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KN54 UCF

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UCF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 68,023 miles

Nearside wiper blade poor

Offside Front Outer brake pad wearing low

Offside Front brake disc outer face corroded

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

both rear brake discs corroded

gears very stiff

Fail 26 May 2016 68,023 miles

Nearside wiper blade poor

Offside Front Outer brake pad wearing low

Offside Front brake disc outer face corroded

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear brake discs corroded

gears very stiff

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,842 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,710 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 50,149 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,660 miles

Rear tyres are cracking up at tread / sidewall.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 43,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres are cracking up at tread / sidewall.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,407 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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KN54 UCF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KN54 UCF, 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 KN54 UCF registered?

KN54 UCF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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