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DG54 YCB

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 YCB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,580 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 112,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,331 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,258 miles

Corrosion on the nearside front wing has been covered with tape

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside front wing slightly corroded

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamp corroded/ broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

offside front wing slightly corroded

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,341 miles

nearside front tyre- slight cut in outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear tyre- slight cut in outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear fog lamp damaged- function not impaired

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2015 93,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre- slight cut in outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear tyre- slight cut in outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear fog lamp damaged- function not impaired

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2014 86,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is worn on its edges, not encroaching the centre 3/4s

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,946 miles

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

ESP warnign light is on, not yet a testable item

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the offside and nearside rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,575 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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DG54 YCB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DG54 YCB, 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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DG54 YCB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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