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OU54 LAO

2004 Seat Altea Reference

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,130 mi
Last recorded68,130 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,130 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 57,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 4 Feb 2012 57,306 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Feb 2011 48,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,437 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 36,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,938 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference?

Based on 509 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
5,242
Miles/Year
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
coil spring incomplete 1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 1
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1
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OU54 LAO is a 2004 Seat Altea Reference in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU54 LAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 LAO registered?

OU54 LAO is a 2004 Seat Altea Reference, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is OU54 LAO safe to buy?

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