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KN54 XWR

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,592 mi
Last recorded133,592 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 133,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,156 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,082 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 102,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

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

EML LIGHT ON

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,740 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,123 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 66,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,312 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,294 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 XWR 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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

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

Is KN54 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN54 XWR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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