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OV54 EYK

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,686 mi
Last recorded79,686 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 EYK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 79,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 77,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,888 miles

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))

damage on windscreen in zone A less than 10mm

Fail 12 Sep 2020 63,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

damage on windscreen in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,749 miles

damage less than 10mm on windscreen in zone A

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,412 miles

damage less than 10mm in zone A on windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,971 miles

small chips to screen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,178 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,613 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,380 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,219 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,219 miles

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

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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OV54 EYK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV54 EYK, 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 OV54 EYK registered?

OV54 EYK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is OV54 EYK safe to buy?

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