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HY54 NJK

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,023 mi
Last recorded159,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 NJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 159,023 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

sill covers fitted

wipers in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2013 159,023 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

sill covers fitted

wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 141,546 miles

Off side rear tyre worn low on edges & uneven to 'inner' edge!

Off side rear tyre worn to LIMIT of 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 126,906 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 110,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,602 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 80,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,437 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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HY54 NJK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY54 NJK, 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 HY54 NJK registered?

HY54 NJK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is HY54 NJK safe to buy?

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