MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YN54 LKV is a 2004 Optare Alero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2004 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 69,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN54 LKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YN54 LKV registered?
YN54 LKV is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is YN54 LKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN54 LKV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YN54 LKV have outstanding finance?
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