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YU04 LDZ

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,210 mi
Last recorded107,210 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 LDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,388 miles

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

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

nearside drive shaft outer CV boot deteriorating/cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight deterioration/cracking at offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses

slight twist in nearside drive shaft outer CV boot

Fail 26 Jul 2018 101,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside drive shaft outer CV boot deteriorating/cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight deterioration/cracking at offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses

slight twist in nearside drive shaft outer CV boot

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,584 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 75,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 75,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2013 72,088 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

boot will not open from out side

Pass 3 Jul 2010 57,354 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 57,354 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 51,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 45,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,837 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 LDZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ registered?

YU04 LDZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is YU04 LDZ safe to buy?

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