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KS54 LHK

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 LHK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 145,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 132,927 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 132,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,578 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,868 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 43,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,265 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 LHK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LHK, 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 LHK?

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What year was KS54 LHK registered?

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

Is KS54 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 LHK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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