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OU54 LBX

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,387 mi
Last recorded90,387 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts loose to gearbox (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 81,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion underside

Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion underside

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,869 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on constant

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,863 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s on inside edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on constant

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box hanger detached, still adequately supported

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

evap canister pipe broken

Fail 15 Feb 2017 61,641 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box hanger detached, still adequately supported

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

evap canister pipe broken

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,587 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

strong smell of fuel under bonnet charcoal canister pipe broke and silicone holding pipe together.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

strong smell of fuel under bonnet charcoal canister pipe broke and silicone holding pipe together.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,503 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 12 Feb 2013 42,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 42,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,968 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,501 miles

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 LBX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

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

Is OU54 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 LBX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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