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DS04 RVF

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,488 mi
Last recorded134,488 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 RVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 134,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 130,264 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 130,264 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,580 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,318 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 94,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,430 miles

topped up 1.5 lts oil

Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

topped up 1.5 lts oil

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat to near side rear seat belt

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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DS04 RVF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DS04 RVF, 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 DS04 RVF registered?

DS04 RVF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is DS04 RVF safe to buy?

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