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WM04 ADU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,976 mi
Last recorded133,976 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 ADU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,976 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear back plate very poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,709 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces.

Both front brakes have slightly restricted free movement.

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

O/S/R tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Rear subframe corroded.

Rear suspension components rusty.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 120,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder and across tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces.

Both front brakes have slightly restricted free movement.

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

N/S/F tyre wearing close to markers.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

O/S/F tyre starting to mis-shape.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

O/S/R tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Rear subframe corroded.

Rear suspension components rusty.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,023 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO MISHAPE

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 115,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f wiper poor condition

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2014 110,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r back plate corroded / front discs rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,422 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r back plate corroded / front discs rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

smoke

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded / o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,224 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs pitted / rear no plate discolouring

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,905 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 54,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,814 miles

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

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

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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WM04 ADU 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 73.3%.

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 WM04 ADU, 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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WM04 ADU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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