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OU54 LME

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LME
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 139,919 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 139,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 127,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,952 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 107,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,622 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,225 miles

wear on both front and rear brake disc's

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,114 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,114 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,339 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,339 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,180 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 LME is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LME, 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 LME registered?

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

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