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KH04 BVR

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 BVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,920 miles

front pads getting low

nsf tyre on limit on edge

rear suspension rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2023 110,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads getting low

nsf tyre on limit on edge

rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 103,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb looks incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,795 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,389 miles

Front seat belt covers fitted not allowing belts to fully retract

Nearside Rear tyre worn/perished heavily and contains several deep cuts no visible cords

Offside Rear brake slightly binding causing over heating to brake disc

Offside Rear position lamp dim

Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front seat belt covers fitted not allowing belts to fully retract

Nearside Rear tyre worn/perished heavily and contains several deep cuts no visible cords

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding causing over heating to brake disc

Offside Rear position lamp dim

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,610 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 84,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tailgate slightly loose unable to open from outside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 79,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,715 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 70,715 miles

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

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

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

Coolent level low

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,763 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn and near limit

n/s rear tyre tread worn and getting near limit

rear brake pads worn and on limit

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,134 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

oil level below min.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,448 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)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,448 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,542 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,863 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,406 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,036 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 BVR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 KH04 BVR, 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 KH04 BVR registered?

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

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