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OY54 UCV

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,354 mi
Last recorded108,354 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 UCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,805 miles

1.o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

1.o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,944 miles

As per failure.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. Plastic under covers fitted at time of test. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,857 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,715 miles

1. Both rear tyres wearing low. 2. Front brake discs becoming scored.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 50,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,140 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,954 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,428 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 UCV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

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

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