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PG04 AYL

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,105 mi
Last recorded105,105 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 AYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,105 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,854 miles

These are observations and do not require attention:All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

o/s/f tyre has a cut - not to cords/ply

Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

These are observations and do not require attention:All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

o/s/f tyre has a cut - not to cords/ply

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,423 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,621 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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PG04 AYL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG04 AYL, 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 PG04 AYL registered?

PG04 AYL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is PG04 AYL safe to buy?

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