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DE54 KSF

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KSF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,812 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,782 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,012 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,788 miles

Most steering suspension and brake components starting to corrode vehicle may have been unused for sometime

Pass 17 Nov 2016
Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,921 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 75,911 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,604 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,241 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 53,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,327 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,910 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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DE54 KSF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE54 KSF, 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 DE54 KSF registered?

DE54 KSF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DE54 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 KSF shows 18 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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