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YU04 LCZ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,002 mi
Last recorded159,002 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 LCZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body rust

Pass 17 Sep 2020 149,075 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,556 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 131,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,972 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 107,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 107,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,146 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,771 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,434 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 LCZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LCZ, 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 YU04 LCZ registered?

YU04 LCZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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