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PX04 LFF

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 LFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,850 miles

Offside Rear brake disc bake plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted and outersills covered

Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,749 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2018 92,904 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,930 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2015 68,378 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 68,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,901 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,057 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,057 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,498 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,496 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,771 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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PX04 LFF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX04 LFF, 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 PX04 LFF registered?

PX04 LFF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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