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DA54 AYL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 AYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 128,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,481 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,442 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,598 miles

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

front discs pitted and worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 52,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 45,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,231 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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DA54 AYL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA54 AYL, 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 DA54 AYL registered?

DA54 AYL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is DA54 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 AYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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