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YX54 CTU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,843 mi
Last recorded105,843 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 CTU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2017 99,978 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 99,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BEHIND WHEEL MARKED (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,428 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 66,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,573 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,252 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,671 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,727 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 38,727 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,040 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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YX54 CTU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc 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 YX54 CTU, 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 YX54 CTU registered?

YX54 CTU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is YX54 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX54 CTU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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