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YU04 BLK

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,624 mi
Last recorded123,624 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BLK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,708 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,098 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,098 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,814 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 103,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,706 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 48,046 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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YU04 BLK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU04 BLK, 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 YU04 BLK registered?

YU04 BLK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is YU04 BLK safe to buy?

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