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WL04 SVV

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,911 mi
Last recorded124,911 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 SVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 124,911 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,600 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 104,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,644 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 93,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 61,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,426 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,911 miles

front discs slight pitted and rusted

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,388 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,554 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre side walls cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,085 miles

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

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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WL04 SVV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WL04 SVV, 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 WL04 SVV registered?

WL04 SVV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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