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KC04 BTE

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,565 mi
Last recorded192,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 BTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 192,565 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 179,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 163,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 145,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,308 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 110,233 miles

Cooler hanging down O/S/F

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Cooler hanging down O/S/F

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,403 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,066 miles

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

off side rear tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,759 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 37,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KC04 BTE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KC04 BTE, 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 KC04 BTE registered?

KC04 BTE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 July 2004.

Is KC04 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC04 BTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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