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YR54 CZV

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 CZV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 143,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 140,030 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 134,344 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 134,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 126,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,114 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,037 miles

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

nsf tyre low tread

Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,450 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,472 miles

Airbag lamp on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,931 miles

Both side front tyres on limit and bald on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,677 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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YR54 CZV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR54 CZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR54 CZV registered?

YR54 CZV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is YR54 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 CZV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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