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YY04 XNK

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,199 mi
Last recorded163,199 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XNK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 163,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 151,293 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,402 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 63,261 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,775 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,608 miles

Both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 12 Aug 2009 44,608 miles

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

Both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,506 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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YY04 XNK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY04 XNK, 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 YY04 XNK registered?

YY04 XNK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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