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RF54 NSU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 NSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 110,330 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,473 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in nearside windscreen

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 90,694 miles

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,658 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,424 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,010 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,766 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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RF54 NSU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF54 NSU, 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 RF54 NSU registered?

RF54 NSU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is RF54 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 NSU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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