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SM54 OSZ

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,742 mi
Last recorded161,742 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 161,742 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 145,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 145,021 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 130,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 117,123 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 117,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 106,393 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 106,155 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,796 miles

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

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

engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM54 OSZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM54 OSZ, 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 SM54 OSZ registered?

SM54 OSZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is SM54 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 OSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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