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KR54 MXO

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,950 mi
Last recorded141,950 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 141,950 miles

offside c/v joint noise

oil level on min limit

tracktion control lamp on

Fail 20 Apr 2015 141,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside c/v joint noise

oil level on min limit

tracktion control lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 127,169 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 127,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2013 117,651 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 117,579 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 103,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 68,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,825 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 57,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,801 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 43,801 miles

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

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

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 MXO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

KR54 MXO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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