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BW04 NZK

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 138,939 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,093 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 138,093 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 133,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,837 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 120,173 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 120,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 112,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,425 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,187 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,401 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 57,401 miles

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

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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BW04 NZK 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 68.8%.

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 BW04 NZK, 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 BW04 NZK registered?

BW04 NZK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is BW04 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 NZK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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