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AO04 PXM

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,917 mi
Last recorded110,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PXM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,917 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 104,232 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 104,229 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 98,190 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 98,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 17 May 2017 84,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres beginning to distort on inner shoulder

Pass 20 May 2015 55,858 miles

n/s rear tyre has screw in tread on inner shoulder

Pass 21 May 2014 41,336 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 41,336 miles

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

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

no oil on dipstick

Pass 7 May 2013 19,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 18,456 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 18,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 16,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 13,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,561 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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AO04 PXM is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO04 PXM, 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 AO04 PXM registered?

AO04 PXM is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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