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KR54 MWV

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,957 mi
Last recorded97,957 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,957 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 88,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres [old] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear caliper not returning to stop

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Nearside brake backplates rotting

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres [old] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear caliper not returning to stop

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Nearside brake backplates rotting

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,554 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,341 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn (205/55/16 91V)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre worn andf cracking (205/55/16 91V)

Offside front tyre worn (205/55/16 91V)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 58,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn (205/55/16 91V)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre worn andf cracking (205/55/16 91V)

Offside front tyre worn (205/55/16 91V)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 52,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 52,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,692 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 32,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre tread on inner edge slight stepped

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,832 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,368 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,975 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 MWV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR54 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

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

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