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OY54 YMJ

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,854 mi
Last recorded181,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 181,854 miles

n/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2018 181,854 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front and both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 163,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 163,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,349 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 153,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,471 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 131,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

eml light on

Fail 23 Jul 2014 131,066 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Pass 2 May 2013 123,037 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 123,030 miles

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,761 miles

sill and floor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,759 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)

sill and floor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,780 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,902 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 YMJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

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

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