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YR54 DAO

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

210,546 mi
Last recorded210,546 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 DAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 210,546 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 193,100 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 178,133 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 163,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 145,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,726 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 116,725 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,774 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 103,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,746 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,091 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,156 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,708 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 62,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,225 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,712 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 37,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,712 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 DAO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DAO, 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

How do I check the history of YR54 DAO?

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What year was YR54 DAO registered?

YR54 DAO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is YR54 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 DAO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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