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YR54 OMO

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,620 mi
Last recorded89,620 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 OMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,615 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 86,615 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,192 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,695 miles

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

offside rear brake shows signs of being hot (red in colour) but not binding on test

traction control light on indicating fault. opperation of abs light is normal

Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

offside rear brake shows signs of being hot (red in colour) but not binding on test

traction control light on indicating fault. opperation of abs light is normal

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,964 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,959 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,270 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked between tread

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 OMO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR54 OMO, 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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What year was YR54 OMO registered?

YR54 OMO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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