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SN04 WAC

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 WAC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,007 miles

E.M.L On

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

Rear subframe rusty

Rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear suspension arms rusty

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E.M.L On

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

Rear subframe rusty

Rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear suspension arms rusty

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,428 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 103,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,563 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

item removed from view

n/s headlamp lens condensated

n/s/r brake pads low

Fail 28 Jan 2016 100,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear tyres 3.mm and inner edges worn (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

item removed from view

n/s headlamp lens condensated

n/s/r brake pads low

winter and summer tyres on front axle

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,338 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,986 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 85,982 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,571 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,110 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 50,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,841 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 32,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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SN04 WAC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SN04 WAC, 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 SN04 WAC registered?

SN04 WAC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SN04 WAC safe to buy?

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