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KN54 XUJ

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,315 mi
Last recorded160,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 160,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 149,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,144 miles

n/s handbrake slow to operate

n/s/r tyre wearing wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2023 134,144 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction yellow light (2.6 (a))

n/s handbrake slow to operate

n/s/r tyre wearing wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2022 129,408 miles

n/s hand brake slow to operate

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2022 129,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s hand brake slow to operate

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,442 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s handbrake slow to operate

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear fog lamp dim

Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,238 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2019 112,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres perished

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,750 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 104,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,481 miles

Front both door windows do not open

Nearside Front washer poor performance

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,725 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,396 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,147 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 XUJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XUJ, 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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What year was KN54 XUJ registered?

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

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