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SX04 KBN

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,429 mi
Last recorded150,429 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 KBN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 150,429 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 132,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 90,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,631 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 76,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,974 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,622 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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SX04 KBN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SX04 KBN, 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 SX04 KBN registered?

SX04 KBN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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