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EJ04 PLN

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,629 mi
Last recorded96,629 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 PLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 96,629 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter split

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,852 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,501 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,471 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 61,930 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 61,927 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,976 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 40,442 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,442 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,779 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,052 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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EJ04 PLN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ04 PLN, 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 EJ04 PLN registered?

EJ04 PLN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is EJ04 PLN safe to buy?

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