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CT04 EKV

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 EKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,169 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,112 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wiper damaged on blade attachment

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,619 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,606 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration not tested (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,355 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

offside indicator tell-tale lamp flash-rate erratic

Fail 24 Apr 2015 75,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

offside indicator tell-tale lamp flash-rate erratic

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,051 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,283 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,360 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 42,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,880 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

rear brake discs coroded due to lack of use

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,251 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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CT04 EKV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CT04 EKV, 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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CT04 EKV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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