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FE54 KKN

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

141,788 mi
Last recorded141,788 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KKN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 141,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 133,489 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 133,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 126,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door-inner door card and fixings missing. door handle fully operational from outside.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 126,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door-inner door card and fixings missing. door handle fully operational from outside.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,021 miles

Nearside Rear bumper/q panel damaged/no sharp edges

Fail 14 Aug 2021 114,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed drop link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper/q panel damaged/no sharp edges

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,920 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 106,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,384 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 93,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 85,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 80,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,418 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,956 miles

Front grill on bumper damaged

NSF washer jet slightly blocked

NSR inner tyre edge wearing uneven

NSR outer tyre wall worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 70,954 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front grill on bumper damaged

NSF washer jet slightly blocked

NSR inner tyre edge wearing uneven

NSR outer tyre wall worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

surfcae damage on both front outer tyre walls

wiper blades weak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,291 miles

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

front & rear brake pads required in approx 3.000 miles

surface cracks on offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 6 Jul 2013 60,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front & rear brake pads required in approx 3.000 miles

surface cracks on offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,024 miles

body damage o/s/r

Fail 18 Jul 2012 54,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damage o/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,632 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape o/s/r tyre splitting road tested tyres are giving off a wheel bearing noise

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,125 miles

n/side rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,297 miles

cracking in tread of the rear n/side tyre.

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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FE54 KKN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FE54 KKN, 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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FE54 KKN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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