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OU54 LEJ

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,216 mi
Last recorded68,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LEJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,180 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,831 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,890 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 27,890 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 LEJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

OU54 LEJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is OU54 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 LEJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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