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OU54 LCY

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,901 mi
Last recorded165,901 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 165,901 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 151,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 142,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,073 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,056 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,806 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,968 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 42,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,320 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and almost on wear bars

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 LCY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

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

Is OU54 LCY safe to buy?

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