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EF04 XAM

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,072 mi
Last recorded94,072 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XAM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,072 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 88,983 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,553 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,659 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,499 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 40,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,470 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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EF04 XAM is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF04 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 XAM registered?

EF04 XAM is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is EF04 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 XAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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