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OU54 HXD

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 HXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,650 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 71,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,241 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and splitting

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

vehicle damaged along lh side

Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,241 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and splitting

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

vehicle damaged along lh side

Pass 12 May 2008 37,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 37,223 miles

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

nearside wiper starting to smear

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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OU54 HXD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OU54 HXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 HXD registered?

OU54 HXD is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is OU54 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 HXD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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