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KR54 NEJ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,406 mi
Last recorded126,406 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 NEJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 126,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2022 126,399 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,461 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of pad linning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of pad linning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of pad linning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of pad linning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 89,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,220 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,569 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,716 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,510 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,255 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 53,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,163 miles

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link gaitor split

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,940 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,745 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,059 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 NEJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

KR54 NEJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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