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HF04 VZX

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,006 mi
Last recorded127,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,006 miles

crack in screen

Pass 25 Jan 2020 124,010 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

crack in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,601 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,272 miles

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

offside rear and offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear and offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,030 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre edges worn

Fail 15 Oct 2014 67,030 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre edges worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,907 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,907 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,544 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2011 52,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 35,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,192 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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HF04 VZX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF04 VZX, 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 HF04 VZX registered?

HF04 VZX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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