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PX54 ZNH

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,749 mi
Last recorded169,749 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 ZNH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 169,749 miles

n/s/f shock absorber has reduced damping effect and slight misting of oil

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly in tread and has slight flat spots inner edge of tread

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly in tread and has flat spots on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Oct 2015 169,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f shock absorber has reduced damping effect and slight misting of oil

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly in tread and has slight flat spots inner edge of tread

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly in tread and has flat spots on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,705 miles

coolant level approching minimum

eml on dash

faint wiper scratches on n/s of windscreen

n/s/f shocker has a misting of oil

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 2 Oct 2014 148,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coolant level approching minimum

eml on dash

faint wiper scratches on n/s of windscreen

n/s/f shocker has a misting of oil

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,141 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge

slight play in n/s/f wishbone front bush worn

Fail 2 Oct 2013 125,141 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge

slight play in n/s/f wishbone front bush worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,028 miles

faint wiper scratches on screen

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing thin

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge with slight flat spots

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,408 miles

bult fault warning on dash faulty no bulbs out

n/s washer jet not working but o/s supplies plenty wash fluid

Fail 5 Oct 2011 77,408 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

bult fault warning on dash faulty no bulbs out

n/s washer jet not working but o/s supplies plenty wash fluid

Pass 17 May 2010 57,504 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 42,835 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 42,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2008 26,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,935 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 21,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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PX54 ZNH is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZNH, 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 PX54 ZNH registered?

PX54 ZNH is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is PX54 ZNH safe to buy?

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