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MK54 NDE

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 NDE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear seat belt clip cover missing

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2015 119,747 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear seat belt clip cover missing

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,015 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boost pipe broken

coolant leak from radiator

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,522 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boost pipe broken

coolant leak from radiator

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,862 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2012 88,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

rear number plate damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,112 miles

crack in rear number plate

front discs pitted advise replacement

rear discs pitted advise replacement

Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

crack in rear number plate

front discs pitted advise replacement

rear discs pitted advise replacement

Pass 4 Dec 2010 68,512 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 68,512 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre low all brake disc

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,680 miles

brake effort slightly uneven OSR/nsr

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate cracked

very slight brake bind at front.

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake effort slightly uneven OSR/nsr

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate cracked

very slight brake bind at front.

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,756 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 37,756 miles

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

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 NDE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

MK54 NDE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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