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RX54 CFM

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 CFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 131,061 miles

Engine light on

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 130,681 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine light on

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside hand brake poor

Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,410 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 113,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted and re fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,476 miles

Engine Management warning lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,440 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine Management warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,354 miles

rear pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,826 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 87,826 miles

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,235 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2012 71,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,814 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,345 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,345 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn very low and very uneven on inner tread

Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2009 43,120 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,496 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,778 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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RX54 CFM is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 RX54 CFM, 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 RX54 CFM registered?

RX54 CFM is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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