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DV04 TVL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,452 mi
Last recorded138,452 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 TVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 138,452 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 138,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear osr tyre sidewall perished

nsf tyre worn inner edge

osf tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to underside rear

Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to underside rear

Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2014 124,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,701 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 23 Aug 2012 105,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,995 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 32,985 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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DV04 TVL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV04 TVL, 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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DV04 TVL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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