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KN54 XTC

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,129 mi
Last recorded132,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XTC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 132,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 126,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 123,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Fail 9 Jan 2019 121,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing low

rear registration plate slightly cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2017 116,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,979 miles

engine light on

Fail 12 Jan 2016 112,972 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,317 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,346 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,172 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,656 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XTC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XTC, 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

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What year was KN54 XTC registered?

KN54 XTC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is KN54 XTC safe to buy?

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