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MK54 DMX

2004 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,098 mi
Last recorded122,098 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,098 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine MIL stays on indicating fault

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has bulge in outer sidewall also on limit on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine MIL stays on indicating fault

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,353 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc cover/backing plate corroded/loose

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,968 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot excessively deteriorated/split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp broken

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2019 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 101,902 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp broken (corroded)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear disc back plate/cover very corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension component surfaces corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 25 Sep 2018 101,892 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust clamp broken (corroded)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear disc back plate/cover very corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension component surfaces corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary 'push in' fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,529 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres getting low

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting lumpy on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,107 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,080 miles

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

nearside front brake disc inner face slight pitting

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,345 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DMX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DMX, 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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MK54 DMX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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