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RY04 UBJ

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,130 mi
Last recorded171,130 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 UBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 171,130 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 153,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 136,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer CV gaitors weeping grease

Pass 23 Dec 2013 124,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,443 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2012 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,944 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,597 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,898 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 38,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RY04 UBJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY04 UBJ, 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 RY04 UBJ registered?

RY04 UBJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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