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LJ04 NBC

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,290 mi
Last recorded160,290 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 NBC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 160,290 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 160,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 154,430 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r side light density low

Fail 10 Dec 2011 154,430 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r side light density low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 146,606 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 146,606 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 137,616 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 137,616 miles

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

Advise baby seats in rear could not fully inspect seat belts

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

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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LJ04 NBC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ04 NBC, 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 LJ04 NBC registered?

LJ04 NBC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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