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OU54 LNA

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,441 mi
Last recorded78,441 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2020 78,441 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,862 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 75,862 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,853 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 61,373 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 61,373 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 56,338 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 56,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 52,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,143 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 40,514 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,514 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,520 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,719 miles

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

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 LNA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

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

Is OU54 LNA safe to buy?

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