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SP54 HWO

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HWO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 106,096 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front rack end has slight play

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 48,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,221 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 77,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,628 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,628 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,762 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 60,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 53,250 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 53,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,128 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,849 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage to near side front wheel rim ;rear brake pads very low ; front tyres at 3mm left on tread

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,558 miles

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)

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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SP54 HWO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP54 HWO, 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 SP54 HWO registered?

SP54 HWO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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