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KN54 UEC

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UEC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 131,528 miles

OIL LEAKS

Fail 18 Apr 2016 131,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,940 miles

n/s rear parking brake cable chaffing on suspension arm

n/s rear suspension arm bush weak

o/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear brake discs corroded & pads low

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 4 Apr 2015 118,940 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s rear parking brake cable chaffing on suspension arm

n/s rear suspension arm bush weak

o/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear brake discs corroded & pads low

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 109,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,815 miles

front and rear discs corroded

n/s cv boot in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,890 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 38,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UEC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UEC, 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 KN54 UEC?

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What year was KN54 UEC registered?

KN54 UEC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is KN54 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN54 UEC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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