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CV04 ULU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,148 mi
Last recorded111,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,148 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floor pan

corrosion to suspension components

sills covered and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 110,864 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floor pan

corrosion to suspension components

sills covered and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

under body trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 105,429 miles

Emissions not tested due to dense blue smoke under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,375 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm, rear bush, some play

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

Offside Rear tyre going bald on inner edges

both front wipers,some smearing when clearing screen

Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm, rear bush, some play

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

Offside Rear tyre going bald on inner edges

both front wipers,some smearing when clearing screen

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 65,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 65,729 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine worning light on

Pass 10 May 2012 47,006 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,790 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,788 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 17,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2007 2,603 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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CV04 ULU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 CV04 ULU, 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 CV04 ULU registered?

CV04 ULU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is CV04 ULU safe to buy?

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