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KS54 LHG

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,843 mi
Last recorded75,843 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 LHG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,843 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 75,843 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,192 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,192 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,769 miles

both front wipers smearing view

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside & offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Offside Rear tyre deflated / low

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 59,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,040 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,846 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,334 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 42,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,814 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,502 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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KS54 LHG is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS54 LHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS54 LHG?

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What year was KS54 LHG registered?

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

Is KS54 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 LHG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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