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KW04 XTJ

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,877 mi
Last recorded218,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 XTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 218,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 203,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 189,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 175,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 156,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 139,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 136,371 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 127,731 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 127,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 121,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 112,617 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres slightly feathered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 102,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,982 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 83,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,786 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,786 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted............

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XTJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

KW04 XTJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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The MOT history for KW04 XTJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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