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CK54 FZA

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,640 mi
Last recorded145,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 FZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 145,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 145,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 131,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 121,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 109,836 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 109,836 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 65,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,410 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,864 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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CK54 FZA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CK54 FZA, 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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CK54 FZA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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