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SJ54 URW

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,704 mi
Last recorded114,704 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 URW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,704 miles

Engine cover under tray and plastics sills fitted.

Nearside Rear seat belt lock cover missing

Offside Rear back plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,704 miles

Engine cover under tray and plastics sills fitted.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt lock cover missing

Offside Rear back plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,353 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt lock cover missing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 94,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt lock cover missing

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 65,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,145 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,919 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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SJ54 URW is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ54 URW, 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 SJ54 URW registered?

SJ54 URW is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SJ54 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ54 URW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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