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PKZ 3214

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,288 mi
Last recorded171,288 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKZ 3214
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 171,288 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable rear beam axle heavly corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 171,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc inner surface (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Axle deformed but serviceable rear beam axle heavly corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 168,047 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat sheild loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 168,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside rear hand brake (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers stop on windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat sheild loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 153,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield insecure

service light on

Fail 15 Aug 2017 153,163 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield insecure

service light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 137,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 137,227 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 121,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,480 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 108,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,935 miles

O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/F tyre tred depths 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,386 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 72,308 miles

OS/F inner rack end has slight play.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OS/F inner rack end has slight play.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,647 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,884 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,676 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2007 33,732 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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PKZ 3214 is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PKZ 3214, 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 PKZ 3214 registered?

PKZ 3214 is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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