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WJ54 EMF

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,558 mi
Last recorded138,558 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 EMF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 138,558 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,682 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust sleeve cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,123 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 123,624 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,512 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,112 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,199 miles

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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,836 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 77,836 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,427 miles

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,779 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,925 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,906 miles

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

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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WJ54 EMF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WJ54 EMF, 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 WJ54 EMF registered?

WJ54 EMF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ54 EMF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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