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KS54 LGL

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,890 mi
Last recorded123,890 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 LGL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 123,890 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear [all] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 123,890 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear [all] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 121,514 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 121,514 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 119,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 116,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 112,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 110,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 110,610 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 May 2019 110,584 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f wheel rim damaged & out of shape

n/s/r tyre worn low & cracked

Pass 24 May 2018 106,024 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f wheel rim damaged & out of shape

o/s drive shaft gaitor slightly split

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre's bald inside edge

Pass 26 May 2017 100,360 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension coil springs corroded

n/s/r & n/s/f wheels damaged & out of shape

Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension coil springs corroded

n/s/r & n/s/f wheels damaged & out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,384 miles

Front & n/s/r coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 93,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front & n/s/r coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,509 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

o/s/r tyre wearing low & unevenly on inside edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,677 miles

o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,907 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn low (2-3mm)

Front wipers do not clear very well

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,958 miles

Drivers wiper not clearing all of screen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,565 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

unable to inspect offside rear seatbelt thoroughly as child seat fitted

unable to inspect sills thoroughly as plastic covers fitted

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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KS54 LGL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS54 LGL, 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 KS54 LGL registered?

KS54 LGL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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