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WG04 ZDL

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 ZDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 29 Mar 2022 115,566 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre on limit

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all brake back plates corroded

all tyres worn inner shoulders especially rears

nearside windscreen washer not working

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 110,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all brake back plates corroded

all tyres worn inner shoulders especially rears

nearside windscreen washer not working

rear brake discs corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,592 miles

headlamps deteriorated

offside front backplate corroded

rear back plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,578 miles

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 25 Mar 2019 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,564 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 81,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2014 71,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,635 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,134 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,578 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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WG04 ZDL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG04 ZDL, 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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WG04 ZDL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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