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DS04 YGG

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,004 mi
Last recorded191,004 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 YGG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 191,004 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 183,300 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 171,952 miles

N/S/R tyre inside edge worn

O/S/F tyre inside edge worn

O/S/R tyre inside edge worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 151,586 miles

nearside front inner arch liner fouling antiroll bar drop link

Fail 27 Jul 2013 151,586 miles

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

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

nearside front inner arch liner fouling antiroll bar drop link

Pass 5 Aug 2011 123,028 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC UNDER TRAY'S BEING FITTED

Fail 29 Jul 2011 122,636 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC UNDER TRAY'S BEING FITTED

Pass 30 Jul 2010 111,179 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)

offside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to large plastic under tray's being fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2009 97,634 miles

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under trays being fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,142 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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DS04 YGG is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DS04 YGG, 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 DS04 YGG registered?

DS04 YGG is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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The MOT history for DS04 YGG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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