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OU54 HXN

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,522 mi
Last recorded128,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 HXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 128,522 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 128,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 123,070 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 123,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 112,521 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 112,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 106,982 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine under tray missing

rear brake dust covers corroded badly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,457 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,942 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 74,177 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 74,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,664 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,664 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,976 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,903 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,145 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE AT CENTRE OF TREAD

REAR NO PLATE INSECURE

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 HXN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HXN, 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 OU54 HXN registered?

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

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