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OU54 LCV

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,670 mi
Last recorded132,670 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 132,670 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Split pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion on O/S/R wheel arch and O/S/F lower wing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,330 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 126,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,109 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 118,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 111,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,030 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,869 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread and inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine fault light on?

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 44,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 41,750 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,750 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 29 Nov 2011 36,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 30,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,583 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,244 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 LCV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

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

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