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OU54 LMF

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,077 mi
Last recorded120,077 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 120,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 120,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 119,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,356 miles

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 4 Nov 2013 97,016 miles

bonnet pull handle came off put back on and secured

Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet pull handle came off put back on and secured

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,691 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,473 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,990 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 40,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,195 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 LMF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

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

Is OU54 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 LMF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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