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A7 UHU

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,384 mi
Last recorded134,384 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 UHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 134,384 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 131,718 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 129,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2021 128,371 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2021 128,371 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 122,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 122,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 117,836 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 117,836 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,408 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 111,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 106,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,633 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,372 miles

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)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,324 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,553 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,812 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,812 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/S FRONT TYRE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,245 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,152 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 55,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,276 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 44,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A7 UHU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A7 UHU, 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 A7 UHU registered?

A7 UHU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is A7 UHU safe to buy?

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