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RX54 TWA

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,767 mi
Last recorded117,767 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 TWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,767 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 115,868 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 115,868 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,406 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 114,406 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,617 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,090 miles

Rear tyres bald on inner edges [3mm centre]

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 98,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear tyres bald on inner edges [3mm centre]

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

Fail 12 Dec 2016 81,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,569 miles

EML ON

child seats fitted in rear not allowing a full inspection of the seat belts

Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,569 miles

EML ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted in rear not allowing a full inspection of the seat belts

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 50,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,792 miles

both rear tyres out of shape.front brake pads getting low.both front tyres on wear bands

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,696 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,581 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 TWA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX54 TWA, 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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RX54 TWA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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