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ST54 LWN

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 LWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 90,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 88,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 79,612 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 79,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,863 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.slight oil leak at engine area.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,704 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on damage to n/s/r

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,802 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage at rear.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,158 miles

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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ST54 LWN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 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 ST54 LWN, 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 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST54 LWN registered?

ST54 LWN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is ST54 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 LWN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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