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PX54 UCD

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,496 mi
Last recorded156,496 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 UCD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 156,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 156,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 134,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,108 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 122,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,930 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 117,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,012 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 108,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,295 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2010 70,346 miles

rear tyres worn on inside and misshaped

Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres worn on inside and misshaped

Pass 22 Aug 2009 58,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,606 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,081 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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PX54 UCD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PX54 UCD, 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 PX54 UCD registered?

PX54 UCD is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is PX54 UCD safe to buy?

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