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SD54 XJX

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,435 mi
Last recorded103,435 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 XJX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,435 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,246 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,551 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,498 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,614 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,160 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,544 miles

rear number plate cracked.

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 XJX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

SD54 XJX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is SD54 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 XJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD54 XJX have outstanding finance?

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