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RK04 HVS

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,685 mi
Last recorded102,685 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 HVS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 102,685 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 102,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,530 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake pads worn very low

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn low

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 6 Jul 2022 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads worn low

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,635 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 92,633 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,229 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 90,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 80,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,152 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 70,150 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,712 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,340 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,562 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,502 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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RK04 HVS is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK04 HVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK04 HVS registered?

RK04 HVS is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is RK04 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 HVS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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