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FM04 URG

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,106 mi
Last recorded73,106 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 URG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 73,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,930 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 59,921 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 56,353 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,538 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 26,538 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 26,346 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 26,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,100 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 26,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,259 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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FM04 URG is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM04 URG, 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 FM04 URG registered?

FM04 URG is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is FM04 URG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 URG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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