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KR54 MZL

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MZL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 146,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,113 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 93,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,620 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,943 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 61,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,534 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 45,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,044 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 MZL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

KR54 MZL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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