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WM04 FOF

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,764 mi
Last recorded105,764 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 FOF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 105,764 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 105,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 99,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,470 miles

Rear Brake Disc's Pitted & Slight Binding

Fail 20 May 2011 84,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake Disc's Pitted & Slight Binding

Pass 21 May 2010 70,579 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 70,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 57,366 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 57,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,937 miles

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

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Have Deteriation To outer Side Walls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,937 miles

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

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Have Deteriation To outer Side Walls

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,692 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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WM04 FOF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WM04 FOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM04 FOF?

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What year was WM04 FOF registered?

WM04 FOF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is WM04 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 FOF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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