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YS54 BTU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,706 mi
Last recorded150,706 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 BTU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 150,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 145,887 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 145,887 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 137,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 128,409 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 123,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 109,635 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

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

nearside front tyre edges scrubbed

Fail 1 Nov 2011 109,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre edges scrubbed

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,726 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,747 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake pads approx 50 percent worn

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,578 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,231 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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YS54 BTU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS54 BTU, 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 YS54 BTU registered?

YS54 BTU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is YS54 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 BTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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