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KG54 UCD

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

267,868 mi
Last recorded267,868 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 UCD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 267,868 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 267,868 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 250,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear wheel running slightly tight.

slight deterioration in all brake hoses.

slight wear and deterioration in rear brake discs.

Pass 24 May 2016 229,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight deterioration in lower ball joint dust cover.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake backing plate slightly deteriorated.

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

slight deterioration in both sides rear flexible brake hoses.

Fail 23 May 2016 229,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower slight deterioration in lower ball joint dust cover.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake backing plate slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight deterioration in both sides rear flexible brake hoses.

Pass 19 May 2015 208,169 miles

Deterioration to the front brake discs

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

Righthand rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses

Fail 18 May 2015 208,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Considerable deterioration to the rear brake back plates

Deterioration to the front brake discs

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Righthand rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses

Pass 19 May 2014 185,378 miles

deterioration on n/s front lower suspension ball joint dust cover

slight deterioration on both rear brake hoses

Fail 19 May 2014 185,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

deterioration on n/s front lower suspension ball joint dust cover

slight deterioration on both rear brake hoses

Pass 22 May 2013 160,649 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2013 160,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 132,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 132,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 104,363 miles

very slight dampness of grease on n/s front drive shaft outer c/v boot

Fail 25 May 2011 104,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

very slight dampness of grease on n/s front drive shaft outer c/v boot

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,733 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 71,331 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,560 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,489 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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KG54 UCD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG54 UCD, 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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KG54 UCD is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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