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KW04 TVE

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,417 mi
Last recorded143,417 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 TVE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 143,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wing corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2017 143,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear adrift (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wing corroding

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 131,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 125,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,457 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,831 miles

front brake disc's corroded (inner face)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,489 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 104,480 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,013 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 TVE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KW04 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

KW04 TVE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 August 2004.

Is KW04 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 TVE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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