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KJ54 HMH

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,939 mi
Last recorded90,939 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 HMH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,736 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))

Offside Front window not working

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front window not working

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade

undershields fitted odscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear wiper blade

undershields fitted odscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre cracking round outer sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre cracking round outer sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 44,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking round outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,834 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking round outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,508 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 19,516 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2007 14,487 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge, just to requirement

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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KJ54 HMH is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJ54 HMH, 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 KJ54 HMH registered?

KJ54 HMH is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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