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KN54 XTB

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,908 mi
Last recorded131,908 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XTB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 131,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed, rubber split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed, rubber split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 126,107 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2021 126,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 119,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 119,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,745 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 107,733 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,993 miles

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

engine management lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 56,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres unevenly worn

high imbalance on rear brakes reading 26%

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,618 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside due to covers.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,737 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 XTB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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