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VU54 WLB

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,165 mi
Last recorded120,165 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WLB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 120,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 113,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,432 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,432 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 76,265 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 76,135 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 64,412 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,246 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit of 1 ,6 mm and is wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,881 miles

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

front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively due to the judder

Fail 14 Nov 2007 29,881 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively due to the judder

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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VU54 WLB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 VU54 WLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 WLB registered?

VU54 WLB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is VU54 WLB safe to buy?

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