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YU04 LDA

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,964 mi
Last recorded105,964 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 LDA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 105,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp and brake lamp dimmer than opposite side.

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp and brake lamp dimmer than opposite side.

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 99,290 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and not far from exposing cords

Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner

Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,640 miles

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 87,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,865 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Front exhaust mounting not fitted correctly but exhaust still supported

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)

Oil level low

Fail 21 Aug 2014 79,865 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Front exhaust mounting not fitted correctly but exhaust still supported

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil level low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,508 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,346 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,346 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,702 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 39,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front washer jet not working.

Nearside rear tyre perrished around outer edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,747 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,724 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

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 LDA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YU04 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

YU04 LDA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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