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KS54 LHP

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,870 mi
Last recorded120,870 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,285 miles

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 116,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,922 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades smearing

rear o/s tyre has slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 111,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades smearing

rear o/s tyre has slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 106,533 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 106,533 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,909 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,628 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,153 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,722 miles

front tyre treads low on edges

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 LHP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

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

Is KS54 LHP safe to buy?

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