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SB04 HRX

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 HRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,079 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,060 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,060 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,382 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 62,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,255 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,604 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 40,603 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,740 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit in mot prescribed area...below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed area,advise to replace.

offside rear brake sticking slightly.

offside rear tyre below legal limit outwith mot prescribed areas...advise to replace.

traction control light staying on.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,212 miles

offside rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,203 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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SB04 HRX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB04 HRX, 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 SB04 HRX registered?

SB04 HRX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is SB04 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 HRX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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