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CF04 EKW

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,588 mi
Last recorded120,588 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 EKW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,588 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 120,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 107,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 100,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,972 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,535 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,846 miles

Front Wiper Blades Worn

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,846 miles

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

Front Wiper Blades Worn

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2009 50,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 30,543 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CF04 EKW is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF04 EKW, 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 CF04 EKW registered?

CF04 EKW is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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