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OV04 XUK

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,332 mi
Last recorded107,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 XUK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,332 miles

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))

Fail 23 May 2023 107,325 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2022 101,830 miles

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))

Fail 4 May 2022 101,830 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2021 93,951 miles

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))

Fail 5 May 2021 93,938 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2020 90,546 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 90,546 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 85,509 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 85,509 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,213 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 81,206 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 76,832 miles

Front number plate damaged

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 May 2017 76,831 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 73,463 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 73,463 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 69,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,159 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,931 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2012 56,251 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 56,230 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 52,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,371 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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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.

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