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KR54 MXV

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,724 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 131,723 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,519 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,838 miles

engine management light on

front and rear discs worn

front and rear no plates deterited

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 12 Mar 2014 111,830 miles

Nearside Inner 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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

front and rear discs worn

nearside front close to legal limit

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,997 miles

front and rear no plated deterited

front front discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside inner cv gaitor heavily deteriated

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,722 miles

o/s brake rear back plate holed and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,980 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,980 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,051 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 63,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,095 miles

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

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 MXV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MXV, 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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KR54 MXV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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