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KE54 CHN

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,682 mi
Last recorded122,682 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 CHN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 122,682 miles

Offside Front Wing taped up over rust

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate missing

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished: Advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wing taped up over rust

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate missing

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 121,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished: Advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wing taped up over rust

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate missing

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 117,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,977 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,876 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

eml light on

Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

eml light on

Pass 12 Nov 2016 76,067 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm of tread

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm of tread

o/s/f tyre 3mm of tread

wiper blades judder

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,302 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,435 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 16 Oct 2008 34,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,381 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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KE54 CHN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KE54 CHN, 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 KE54 CHN registered?

KE54 CHN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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The MOT history for KE54 CHN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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