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OU54 LCL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,384 mi
Last recorded135,384 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LCL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 135,384 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 135,379 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 126,874 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 126,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 114,776 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,167 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,116 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 94,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak radiator

n/s/r wheel bearing suspect noise

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,533 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 34,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 LCL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

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

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