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OY54 YML

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,383 mi
Last recorded124,383 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,383 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,536 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,680 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 116,680 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,459 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,674 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,764 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,502 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 73,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,865 miles

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

track out of spec

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 12 Jan 2011 46,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,274 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,094 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 YML is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

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

Is OY54 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY54 YML shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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