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OU54 HXP

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,796 mi
Last recorded166,796 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 HXP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 166,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 159,148 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 155,091 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill coverd fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 152,015 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,444 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 132,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,179 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 122,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,424 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray Fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full under tray on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,859 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,009 miles

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 28 Sep 2013 83,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,605 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,605 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,987 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,987 miles

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

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

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,495 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside outter cv gator slight leak of grease

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,909 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 40,909 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,471 miles

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

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 HXP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OU54 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

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

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