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MK54 DNY

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DNY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil level filled over max mark

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 11 Oct 2019 83,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil level filled over max mark

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,425 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,502 miles

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,766 miles

both rear tyres are stepped

front discs are in poor condition

front splash gaurds are in poor condition

front springs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 62,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are stepped

front discs are in poor condition

front splash gaurds are in poor condition

front springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,765 miles

front and rear wiperblades

Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,765 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear wiperblades

nearside front brake pads appear to be cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,022 miles

Coolant leak

front wiperblades

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,996 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MK54 DNY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK54 DNY, 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 MK54 DNY registered?

MK54 DNY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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