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DG54 HKK

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,070 mi
Last recorded175,070 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HKK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 175,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 175,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 155,854 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 155,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 142,352 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 142,331 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,631 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,771 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 26,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DG54 HKK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG54 HKK, 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 DG54 HKK registered?

DG54 HKK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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