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KW04 TSY

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,166 mi
Last recorded147,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 TSY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 147,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 147,166 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 136,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,006 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,236 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT FLEXIS AND SOME CRACKING (3.6.B.4e)

MOST SUSPENSION AND FRONT STRUTS BADLY CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REAR FLEXIS (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT FLEXIS AND SOME CRACKING (3.6.B.4e)

MOST SUSPENSION AND FRONT STRUTS BADLY CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REAR FLEXIS (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 92,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 80,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,426 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 68,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,508 miles

1/ N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,710 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,710 miles

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

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KW04 TSY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 KW04 TSY, 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 KW04 TSY registered?

KW04 TSY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is KW04 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 TSY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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