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RE54 MFA

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,555 mi
Last recorded152,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 MFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 149,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 145,518 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 131,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,294 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,359 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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RE54 MFA 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE54 MFA, 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 RE54 MFA registered?

RE54 MFA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is RE54 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 MFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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