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OY54 RZZ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,128 mi
Last recorded148,128 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 RZZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 148,128 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 148,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 144,581 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 144,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 135,702 miles

Centre rear stop lamp removed at time of test.

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

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

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

The play in the forward mountings of the front lower suspension arms could possibly cause premature tyre wear and effect the handleing of the vehicle.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 135,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine management light on .

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

The play in the forward mountings of the front lower suspension arms could possibly cause premature tyre wear and effect the handleing of the vehicle.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 129,777 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside cv gaiter weeping grease driveshaft end.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 129,777 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside cv gaiter weeping grease driveshaft end.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 120,651 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 120,582 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front beake discs worn.

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

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

Offside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake discs worn

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,586 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 74,336 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 RZZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RZZ, 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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OY54 RZZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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