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YY54 GFZ

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,063 mi
Last recorded116,063 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 GFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 116,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 109,866 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,969 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

o/s/f cv boot damaged slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake disc inner faces corroded

o/s/f cv boot damaged slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,059 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,736 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,726 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,035 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,024 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,262 miles

Ofside front tyre worn close to cords on inside

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,756 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm lumpe inside

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,887 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,655 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,273 miles

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

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

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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YY54 GFZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YY54 GFZ, 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 YY54 GFZ registered?

YY54 GFZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YY54 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 GFZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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