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KN54 XWL

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

202,861 mi
Last recorded202,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 202,861 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 202,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 193,207 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (unsure whether connected)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 180,903 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake flexy hoses slight perished

Pass 7 Nov 2016 165,919 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 150,636 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front outer cv boot split but prevent the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,963 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,439 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,901 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,016 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2008 33,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,127 miles

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

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

front tyres worn badly on inside edges - requires new tyres and tracking

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 XWL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

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

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