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SJ54 XTB

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,221 mi
Last recorded153,221 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 153,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 147,735 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 147,735 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 140,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 3 Dec 2013 129,468 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 121,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 107,754 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 107,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,820 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,867 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 50,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,768 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 XTB 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 68.8%.

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 SJ54 XTB, 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 SJ54 XTB registered?

SJ54 XTB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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