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KE54 MFY

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,120 mi
Last recorded118,120 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 MFY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 118,120 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 117,471 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front CV boot are split and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms rear bushes are excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front track rod end has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear control arm bushes are excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both rear inner side of the tyres are worn bellow legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,577 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 6 Jul 2023 109,576 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,362 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,557 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 101,557 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 94,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,879 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 73,878 miles

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,997 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 MFY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

KE54 MFY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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