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KN54 UFE

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,262 mi
Last recorded216,262 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 216,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 216,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 195,526 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 195,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 174,320 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 174,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 156,062 miles

front and rear ytyres wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Nov 2013 156,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear ytyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,388 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 134,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,738 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 114,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,850 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 75,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 51,161 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,534 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2007 31,534 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted

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 UFE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE?

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What year was KN54 UFE registered?

KN54 UFE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is KN54 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN54 UFE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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