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DY04 NKK

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,650 mi
Last recorded131,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 NKK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,650 miles

Nearside Front dip beam bulb holder loose slightly effecting pattern

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 131,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front dip beam bulb holder loose slightly effecting pattern

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,374 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 128,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,250 miles

Nearside 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 110,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wet conditions when tested

Fail 16 Nov 2012 105,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 105,582 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 91,822 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 91,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 83,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,348 miles

F/PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,248 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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DY04 NKK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DY04 NKK, 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 DY04 NKK registered?

DY04 NKK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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