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SB54 WZK

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 WZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,538 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut mounting bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

scrapping noise from both rear wheels when rotating

Pass 29 May 2019 98,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 98,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking Metal fuel filter leaking. Dangerous (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,653 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,094 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,367 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,578 miles

Engine oil low !!

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 77,566 miles

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

Engine oil low !!

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,813 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,324 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,316 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,773 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,773 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 55,729 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,114 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,509 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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SB54 WZK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SB54 WZK, 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 SB54 WZK registered?

SB54 WZK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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