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FE54 YYZ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,950 mi
Last recorded212,950 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 YYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 212,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 212,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 202,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 194,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Light lens missing not affecting emitted light

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 194,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Light lens missing not affecting emitted light

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 189,861 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 185,061 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 179,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp lens faded

Rear inner sills surface corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 179,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp lens faded

Rear inner sills surface corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 174,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 166,199 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 166,198 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 159,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,425 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly discoloured showing signs of getting hot

Fail 2 Dec 2014 148,425 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake disc slightly discoloured showing signs of getting hot

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 124,504 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 105,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 98,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,049 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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FE54 YYZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FE54 YYZ, 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 FE54 YYZ registered?

FE54 YYZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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