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FY54 NMZ

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,423 mi
Last recorded117,423 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 NMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 117,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,892 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,231 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 88,233 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,870 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,183 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,357 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,100 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,675 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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FY54 NMZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY54 NMZ, 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 FY54 NMZ registered?

FY54 NMZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is FY54 NMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 NMZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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