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AF54 YSW

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,465 mi
Last recorded103,465 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YSW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2022 103,465 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 84,480 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 84,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,071 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 73,070 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,118 miles

Near side front Tyre worn on inside edge

Off side front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,507 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 27,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 20,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF54 YSW is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AF54 YSW, 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

How do I check the history of AF54 YSW?

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What year was AF54 YSW registered?

AF54 YSW is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AF54 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 YSW 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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