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FA04 TZL

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 TZL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 66,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light illuminated on dash

traction control light illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,300 miles

Malfunction indicator light illuminated on instrument panel.

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Malfunction indicator light illuminated on instrument panel.

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,573 miles

Malfunction indicator light illuminated on instrument panel indicating a possible fault.

Underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also some floor sections.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Malfunction indicator light illuminated on instrument panel indicating a possible fault.

Underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also some floor sections.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,519 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Engine management light on indicating a possible fault.

Front to rear plastic underbody covers fitted, preventing an inspection of pipes & floor sections etc.

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,519 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Engine management light on indicating a possible fault.

Front to rear plastic underbody covers fitted, preventing an inspection of pipes & floor sections etc.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,325 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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FA04 TZL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA04 TZL, 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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FA04 TZL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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