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MKZ 8638

2004 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,898 mi
Last recorded180,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 8638
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 180,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 168,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 145,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 140,537 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 140,400 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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MKZ 8638 is a 2004 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKZ 8638, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MKZ 8638 registered?

MKZ 8638 is a 2004 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is MKZ 8638 safe to buy?

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