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KR54 MSU

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,496 mi
Last recorded145,496 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s+n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both intercooler pipes almost off

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,964 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 129,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,132 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,552 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,552 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,902 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,542 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 54,539 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,716 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 29 Jan 2009 39,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,111 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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KR54 MSU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR54 MSU, 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 KR54 MSU registered?

KR54 MSU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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