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OU54 JLV

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 JLV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 88,960 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 88,956 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 85,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,604 miles

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

O/S/R and center seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,003 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JLV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

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

Is OU54 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 JLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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