MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Central exhaust clamp broken
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front brake disc inner face slight pitting
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres on 3mm
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)
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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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