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SD54 VJZ

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,069 mi
Last recorded165,069 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 VJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 165,069 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 164,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 150,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,889 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,811 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF STICKING ON

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,195 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,195 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,076 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 VJZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD54 VJZ, 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 SD54 VJZ registered?

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

Is SD54 VJZ safe to buy?

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