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FT04 NWS

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,131 mi
Last recorded87,131 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 NWS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16. (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside front brake discs x 2 beginning to corrode.

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked/damaged.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,051 miles

Offside Rear Fog Light Lens part broken/cracked !.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2013 63,579 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 7 Jul 2013 63,579 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,143 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 47,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front brake warning wire adrift

new brakes allround brake fluid on offside rear backing plate no signs of leaks

slight noise coming from backing plate when rotating offside rear wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front brake warning wire adrift

new brakes allround brake fluid on offside rear backing plate no signs of leaks

slight noise coming from backing plate when rotating offside rear wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,939 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f seat belt buckle plastic cover broken

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FT04 NWS is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT04 NWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT04 NWS registered?

FT04 NWS is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is FT04 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 NWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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