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KS54 LHU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,518 mi
Last recorded139,518 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 139,518 miles

Offside Rear side light and stop dim

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Nov 2020 139,502 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side light and stop dim

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Oct 2020 139,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 122,924 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 122,924 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 110,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pades

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,654 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

rear seats folded (boot full) at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,865 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,970 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,279 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,859 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,870 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 LHU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

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

Is KS54 LHU safe to buy?

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