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KN54 XWD

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,776 mi
Last recorded167,776 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 167,776 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside rear inner sill/s and chassi rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced need attension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 158,407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 149,133 miles

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

n/s/r tyre ON LIMIT !!!!!!!!!

Pass 23 Nov 2019 137,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 137,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 124,740 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing at the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,362 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 112,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 103,320 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

corrosion to underside brake & suspension components

covers & trays fitted

engine idle sporadic

turbo whistling?

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,623 miles

near side front drive shaft gaiter has small split

Fail 16 Apr 2013 28,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side front drive shaft gaiter has small split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,467 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,742 miles

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.205/55r16 91v

Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,406 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.size205/55r16

rear tyres starting to crack with age.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,333 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges 2k max.

o/s/f shockabsorber damp.

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 XWD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

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

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