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SJ54 XUR

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 XUR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 115,228 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 109,038 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 109,035 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2016 93,271 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 93,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,520 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,767 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,767 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs seriously pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,383 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XUR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

SJ54 XUR is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is SJ54 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ54 XUR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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