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LA04 SKD

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 SKD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 127,111 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 115,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,708 miles

covers on underside

Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers on underside

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,759 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s frunt tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s frunt tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,804 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 51,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,066 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 SKD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

LA04 SKD is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is LA04 SKD safe to buy?

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