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OY54 UCP

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,620 mi
Last recorded167,620 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 UCP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 167,620 miles

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

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))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 167,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 155,857 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 155,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 145,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes Binding Unable to fully inspect Wheel Bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 139,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Rear Brakes Binding Unable to fully inspect Wheel Bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 124,297 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear no. plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2014 124,297 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear no. plate cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,615 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 116,609 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,021 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 39,124 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 UCP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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