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KN54 XWA

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

203,340 mi
Last recorded203,340 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 203,340 miles

MIL or EML showing a fault to engine

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2020 203,340 miles

MIL or EML showing a fault to engine

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 197,020 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2019 197,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 184,282 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 184,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 171,330 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 171,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 152,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,364 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 140,364 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,847 miles

four hub caps

Fail 22 Apr 2014 125,847 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

four hub caps

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,602 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 112,602 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 97,813 miles

ESP light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front side light dim

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,488 miles

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

note ; engine under guard missing ?

oil seepage from turbo & hose connections at intercooler , recommend check / clean out

Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,488 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW , AT LEGAL LIMIT , RECOMMEND REPLACE A.S.A.P.

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

note ; engine under guard missing ?

oil seepage from turbo & hose connections at intercooler , recommend check / clean out

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,399 miles

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , reestricted views

front brake discs corroded on inner faces , recommend replace

front inner brake pads appear low

imbalance on front brakes 16%

wheel nuts covered

Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , reestricted views

front brake discs corroded on inner faces , recommend replace

front inner brake pads appear low

imbalance on front brakes 16%

wheel nuts covered

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,048 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,375 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 XWA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

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

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