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KB04 CFN

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,957 mi
Last recorded92,957 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 CFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,957 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,957 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 90,424 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,712 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,547 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 84,540 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

management light on during test

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,823 miles

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,426 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,352 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front & nearside rear tyres nearing legal limits

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undercovers

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,838 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to "undercovers"

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,001 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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KB04 CFN 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 71.4%.

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 KB04 CFN, 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 KB04 CFN registered?

KB04 CFN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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