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OU54 HZA

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,751 mi
Last recorded133,751 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 133,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,852 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 107,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,727 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 87,538 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 87,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,925 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 71,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,555 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 45,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (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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OU54 HZA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZA, 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 HZA registered?

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

Is OU54 HZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 HZA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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