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SX04 KBY

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 KBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,891 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 127,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,813 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,018 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 44,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,502 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,106 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 KBY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX04 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

SX04 KBY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is SX04 KBY safe to buy?

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