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DY54 ZRG

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,132 mi
Last recorded58,132 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ZRG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,019 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,019 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,574 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 12,574 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,593 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 11,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,214 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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DY54 ZRG is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY54 ZRG, 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 DY54 ZRG registered?

DY54 ZRG is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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