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KH04 BVL

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 BVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 150,973 miles

Air bag warning light not extinguishing.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 150,973 miles

Air bag warning light not extinguishing.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 142,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 132,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,075 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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KH04 BVL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KH04 BVL, 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 KH04 BVL registered?

KH04 BVL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is KH04 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH04 BVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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