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KN54 XUW

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,894 mi
Last recorded234,894 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 234,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 234,894 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to assess wipers as washers inop

Pass 17 Oct 2013 210,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 210,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 210,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 185,199 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes are worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 185,199 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes are worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 158,225 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 129,731 miles

RR discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 106,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,672 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 XUW is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

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

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