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KR54 MZP

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,895 mi
Last recorded171,895 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MZP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 171,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under guards fitted to centre of car

Fail 20 Aug 2019 171,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under guards fitted to centre of car

Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,626 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 140,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,213 miles

brakes just comply with requirements.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,045 miles

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

both front wipers deteriorated slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,417 miles

both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

engine management light on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 97,417 miles

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

both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,897 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 91,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,610 miles

both rear tyres well worn and worn unevenly on inner edges 205/55/16

n/s c/v boot leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,408 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,970 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,696 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,002 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 MZP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

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

Is KR54 MZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 MZP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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