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RA04 WTJ

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,578 mi
Last recorded159,578 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 WTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 159,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,124 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 148,871 miles

Emissions not tested blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 131,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 122,600 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 May 2018 122,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,198 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 108,198 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2015 96,052 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,369 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,443 miles

alternative fog light switch fitted

front brake discs worn

front fog lights n/w

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear washer n/w

w/screen chipped

washers & wipers poor

both front tyres worn to limits & deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front fog lights not working

front tyres worn close to legal limit

seperate rear fog light switch fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,970 miles

front fog lights not working

front tyres worn close to legal limit

seperate rear fog light switch fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,141 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2010 67,141 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,805 miles

aftermarket rear fog switch fitted, not extinguishing lamp when rest of lights switched off

Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,805 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

aftermarket rear fog switch fitted, not extinguishing lamp when rest of lights switched off

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,458 miles

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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RA04 WTJ 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 63.6%.

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 RA04 WTJ, 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 RA04 WTJ registered?

RA04 WTJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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