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YD54 DVC

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,197 mi
Last recorded120,197 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 DVC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,197 miles

Engine cover fitted

Vehicle under body corroded in various places

Pass 16 Nov 2019 117,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 108,767 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,233 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,258 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 71,258 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,873 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,873 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,500 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge 205/55/16

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake pads worn low

oil level low, on min

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,018 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 42,018 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,958 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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YD54 DVC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD54 DVC, 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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YD54 DVC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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