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OU54 LDD

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,855 mi
Last recorded94,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LDD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,855 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,784 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light lens (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens (1.1.A.3e)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,492 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 84,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,361 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 67,361 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 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 25 Oct 2012 60,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,999 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,999 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)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,358 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,305 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 37,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,090 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 LDD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

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

Is OU54 LDD safe to buy?

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