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SO04 ZZC

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ZZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,069 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 60,069 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,645 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,097 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 54,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 46,208 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edge's

Fail 22 Mar 2014 43,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edge's

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,642 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 41,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

N/S REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,077 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,073 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside front wiper starting to smear

offside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,716 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,155 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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SO04 ZZC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO04 ZZC, 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 SO04 ZZC registered?

SO04 ZZC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is SO04 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 ZZC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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