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OY54 RZT

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,513 mi
Last recorded171,513 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 RZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 171,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 164,068 miles

Both front wings corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 164,063 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 152,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 151,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 150,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 148,525 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 148,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks on outer wall & tread but not deep enough to reach the cord

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 146,801 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks on outer wall & tread but not deep enough to reach the cord

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 145,206 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 145,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,148 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 143,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 137,995 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 137,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full floorpan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2013 130,610 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full floorpan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill/lower engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 99,670 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres worn inner edge

lower engine cover fitted

n/s wiper blade just meets requirements

outer sill covers fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,670 miles

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres worn inner edge

lower engine cover fitted

n/s wiper blade just meets requirements

outer sill covers fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,291 miles

floorpan covers fitted

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,450 miles

lower engine/floorpan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,138 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sill covers fitted

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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OY54 RZT is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OY54 RZT, 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 OY54 RZT registered?

OY54 RZT is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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