CarVerify

Free Car Check

KM54 DVH

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,322 mi
Last recorded171,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 DVH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 171,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside body wing panel corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 171,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside body wing panel corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 163,789 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 174,568 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 160,722 miles

Rear rear seat belts not tested

Fail 21 Feb 2020 160,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear seat belts not tested

Pass 14 Feb 2019 154,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 149,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out off shape and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out off shape and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,357 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 140,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 133,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front ABS wire routed incorrectly

Pass 8 Dec 2014 129,604 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,698 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 114,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,238 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,694 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,614 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,813 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 39,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KM54 DVH is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM54 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM54 DVH?

You can check the full history of KM54 DVH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM54 DVH registered?

KM54 DVH is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is KM54 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM54 DVH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM54 DVH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KM54 DVH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.