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KN54 UBL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UBL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 84,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,908 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low BULB (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 55,547 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 55,546 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,707 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,434 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,520 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,514 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 19,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,569 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,842 miles

Both headlamp bulbs were fitted upside down.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 14,842 miles

Both headlamp bulbs were fitted upside down.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KN54 UBL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KN54 UBL, 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

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What year was KN54 UBL registered?

KN54 UBL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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