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KN54 UGL

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,657 mi
Last recorded110,657 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UGL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 110,657 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

middle exhaust clamp broken

nearside headlamp upper securing bracket broken, but secure ok

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/nail in tyre

Fail 10 May 2016 110,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

middle exhaust clamp broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 184,309 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 184,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 165,297 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 165,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 140,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have worn on inner edge. unevenly.

nearside rear brake pads very low.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 116,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres have worn on inner edge. unevenly.

nearside rear brake pads very low.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 99,608 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 99,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,568 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 77,568 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,580 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,612 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 UGL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UGL, 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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KN54 UGL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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