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YD54 DVR

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,722 mi
Last recorded124,722 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 DVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose.

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Bumper taped secure.

Offside Front Mud guard missing/damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deformed.

front & rear lights taped

srs light reset

Fail 5 Oct 2016 124,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog lamp lens damaged. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens cracked (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose.

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Bumper taped secure.

Offside Front Mud guard missing/damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deformed.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 95,223 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,658 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 75,952 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 75,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,360 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 70,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 61,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 52,142 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,608 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 DVR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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