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KW04 TTF

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,865 mi
Last recorded168,865 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 TTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 168,865 miles

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

eml lights

Fail 21 Mar 2012 168,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

eml lights

Pass 2 Apr 2011 134,202 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Mar 2011 133,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

Pass 27 Mar 2010 106,220 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/f cv boot slightly loosing grease

Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,695 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 70,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,818 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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KW04 TTF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW04 TTF, 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 KW04 TTF registered?

KW04 TTF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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