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S30 MDS

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,785 mi
Last recorded64,785 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 MDS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 64,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,468 miles

Front pads worn

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

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

Rear pads worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,851 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,551 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 38,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,882 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 33,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,117 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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S30 MDS is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S30 MDS, 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 S30 MDS registered?

S30 MDS is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is S30 MDS safe to buy?

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