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KN54 XWH

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,299 mi
Last recorded151,299 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 151,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 148,370 miles

Central Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE OUTER COVER MISSING

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE DISC HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 148,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 145,517 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 145,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F drop link upper gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F drop link lower gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 124,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 124,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,790 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 XWH is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

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

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