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GW04 MOO

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,306 mi
Last recorded134,306 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 MOO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,306 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 134,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint with manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,396 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 117,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,150 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 104,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,290 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Mar 2013 83,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 65,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,742 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,337 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,247 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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GW04 MOO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GW04 MOO, 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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GW04 MOO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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