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NA54 YHX

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,355 mi
Last recorded108,355 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 YHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,355 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Dec 2024 108,355 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,322 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 99,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 90,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 90,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,884 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sub-Frame has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,273 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,690 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,939 miles

O/s/front brakes slight bind

O/s/rear brakes slight bind

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,767 miles

N/s/rear brakes slight bind

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/s/rear brakes slight bind

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,994 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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NA54 YHX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NA54 YHX, 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 NA54 YHX registered?

NA54 YHX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is NA54 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA54 YHX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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