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SP54 VXY

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,582 mi
Last recorded128,582 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 128,582 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust box hanger loose

slight crossion to the underside of the car

Fail 27 Apr 2016 127,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust box hanger loose

slight crossion to the underside of the car

Pass 14 May 2015 112,550 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 112,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,963 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,374 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,211 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 65,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,959 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 36,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,670 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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SP54 VXY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

SP54 VXY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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