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WF54 HWZ

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 136,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,510 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 122,046 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 121,951 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,981 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,757 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,273 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,226 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16 v

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,226 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16 v

Fail 23 Oct 2009 69,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,145 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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WF54 HWZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WF54 HWZ, 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 WF54 HWZ registered?

WF54 HWZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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