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AM04 CWP

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 CWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 129,151 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 124,958 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,220 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,580 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,896 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 56,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,933 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cuts.

offside rear tyre has small cuts.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,530 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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AM04 CWP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AM04 CWP, 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 AM04 CWP registered?

AM04 CWP is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is AM04 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM04 CWP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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