MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres out of shape
Horn cable tied to fuel filter
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake back plate incomplete
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring rubber seat missing
Oil leak ()
Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn cable tied to fuel filter
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake back plate incomplete
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring rubber seat missing
Oil leak ()
At first the horn made the wrong tone sound, it then sounded correct every time through out the test - customer to monitor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front wheel slightly binding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
At first the horn made the wrong tone sound, it then sounded correct every time through out the test - customer to monitor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front wheel slightly binding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolent needs topping up
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil needs topping up
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wipers smeary
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside/offside rear brake backplates corroded
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air bag lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
left and right front tyres getting low on tread
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK54 DPX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?
MK54 DPX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 October 2004.
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