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LD54 YHA

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 YHA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,419 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

traction control warning light displayed constantly

Fail 3 Oct 2016 125,410 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

traction control warning light displayed constantly

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,814 miles

near side front wheel damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2015 121,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

near side front wheel damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,928 miles

Minor damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 109,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Offside rear position lamp dim compared to nearside.

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,673 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,562 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,867 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,995 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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LD54 YHA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LD54 YHA, 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 LD54 YHA registered?

LD54 YHA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is LD54 YHA safe to buy?

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