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SK54 LNT

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,855 mi
Last recorded134,855 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LNT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 134,855 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 134,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 128,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 126,024 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 126,023 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,709 miles

OSF brake back plate corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,709 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)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

OSF brake back plate corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,241 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,619 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,271 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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SK54 LNT is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc 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 SK54 LNT, 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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SK54 LNT is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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