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OY54 RZU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,640 mi
Last recorded160,640 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 160,640 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

eml warning light on

Fail 23 Mar 2023 160,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

eml warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2022 155,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml warning light on

f/o/s brake disc back plate corroded & insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2022 155,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml warning light on

f/o/s brake disc back plate corroded & insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2021 150,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2020 146,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drag on nearside front brake

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,713 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake back plats corroed

Pass 10 Feb 2018 133,656 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,965 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,686 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 101,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,713 miles

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

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

air bag light lit

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,692 miles

both front tyers worn on inner edge on limit 205/55/16v

Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,699 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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OY54 RZU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OY54 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

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

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