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LA04 CAE

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,686 mi
Last recorded171,686 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 CAE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 171,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2015 166,758 miles

child seat fitted

handbrake effort just met requirements

under bonnet covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 166,758 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake effort just met requirements

under bonnet covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 161,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 161,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 156,655 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 156,645 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 136,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 111,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray loose and damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray loose and damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 34,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,744 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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LA04 CAE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LA04 CAE, 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 LA04 CAE registered?

LA04 CAE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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