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OW04 MDF

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,640 mi
Last recorded146,640 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 MDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 146,640 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 145,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear wheel arch liner insecure and rubbing on the tyre.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 132,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear wheel arch liner insecure and rubbing on the tyre.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre is under inflated.

Pass 24 May 2012 107,480 miles

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

o/s/front tyre cut wall

Fail 24 May 2012 107,480 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre cut wall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2010 83,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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OW04 MDF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OW04 MDF, 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 OW04 MDF registered?

OW04 MDF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is OW04 MDF safe to buy?

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