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MW54 ECN

2004 Seat Altea

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 ECN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,636 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 68,636 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 60,177 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 60,176 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,506 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,827 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 23,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,307 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 14,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MW54 ECN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW54 ECN, 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 MW54 ECN registered?

MW54 ECN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is MW54 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 ECN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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