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KN54 XWZ

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,178 mi
Last recorded141,178 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,178 miles

Nearside Front Flexible Brake Hose Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn And Perished

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread

Fail 1 Oct 2021 141,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Flexible Brake Hose Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn And Perished

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread

Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front facing bush. On max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn substantially on edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 133,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front facing bush. On max limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn substantially on edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,341 miles

corrosion to both front brake disc backplates

Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion to front brake disc backplates

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,143 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 112,143 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,128 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades worn

Fail 20 Oct 2014 90,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,689 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,296 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,902 miles

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,902 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,072 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 41,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,686 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 XWZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

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