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SD54 VJU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 VJU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,600 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,600 miles

Stop lamp not working ns (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 90,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 82,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,640 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,843 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 65,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,946 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake disc is worn

nearside front brake pads are worn very close to wear limit of 1.5mm

nearside rear brake disc is worn

offside font brake pads are worn very close to wear limit of 1.5mm

offside front brake disc is worn

offside rear brake disc is worn

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,784 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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SD54 VJU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SD54 VJU, 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 SD54 VJU registered?

SD54 VJU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SD54 VJU safe to buy?

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