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KN54 XWW

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,219 mi
Last recorded143,219 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 143,219 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 143,219 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,165 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 133,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 133,100 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 102,594 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance sidelight dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance sidelight dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 102,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance sidelight dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance sidelight dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 87,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,344 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 71,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,118 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 53,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,655 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,429 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,792 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 18 Sep 2007 14,168 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 14,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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 XWW is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

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

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