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MK54 DLO

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,876 mi
Last recorded143,876 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,876 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 143,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,467 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 127,697 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 127,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 99,654 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,748 miles

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,411 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to legal limit

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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MK54 DLO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK54 DLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK54 DLO registered?

MK54 DLO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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