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OU54 LCN

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,874 mi
Last recorded101,874 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LCN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,874 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,857 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,283 miles

air bag light on

baby seat fitted to near side rear

Fail 6 Dec 2011 56,283 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

baby seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,403 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 42,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,140 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 LCN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

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

Is OU54 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 LCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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