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WD04 LYS

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,188 mi
Last recorded126,188 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 LYS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 126,188 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,876 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 106,876 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,839 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,150 miles

nsf fog light inop///nsr tyre 2mm on inner edge///chip in windscreen in zone b/////nsr seat belt not checked child seat fitted///

Fail 9 Jul 2010 58,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nsf fog light inop///nsr tyre 2mm on inner edge///chip in windscreen in zone b/////nsr seat belt not checked child seat fitted///

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,566 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,530 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,394 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2007 28,249 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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WD04 LYS is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 WD04 LYS, 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

How do I check the history of WD04 LYS?

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What year was WD04 LYS registered?

WD04 LYS is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is WD04 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD04 LYS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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