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OU54 LDY

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,384 mi
Last recorded81,384 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,384 miles

MIL light on

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant on MIN

drivers window insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2016 81,384 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

MIL light on

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper smears screen

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant on MIN

drivers window insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,539 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front window inop

Offside Rear nail

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,964 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,811 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,515 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 LDY 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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

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

Is OU54 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 LDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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