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OY54 UCT

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,425 mi
Last recorded162,425 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 162,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and tread uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and tread uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,196 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak (needs attention)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,107 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 57,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,192 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,192 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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 UCT is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OY54 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

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

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