MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate damaged
Stone chip in windscreen
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Front number plate damaged
Stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV04 XUK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 OV04 XUK, 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 OV04 XUK registered?
OV04 XUK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.
Is OV04 XUK safe to buy?
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