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WD04 MDJ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

206,426 mi
Last recorded206,426 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 MDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 206,426 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pins /bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake backplate corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Oct 2024 206,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pins /bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake backplate corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Oct 2023 197,989 miles

Coolant level below min

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 192,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 186,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake discs rusty

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2021 186,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 182,709 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 176,074 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 168,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 158,723 miles

Nearside Front slight fluctuation on brake

Offside Front slight fraying on seat belt webbing

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 18 Jul 2016 143,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,584 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 111,582 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jul 2012 77,564 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,893 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 56,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,735 miles

front tyres worn 2/3mm.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres worn 2/3mm.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,295 miles

n/s/r brake pads wearing low.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 37,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,453 miles

both front tyres are getting low

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 MDJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WD04 MDJ, 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 WD04 MDJ registered?

WD04 MDJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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