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KS54 LJJ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,030 mi
Last recorded129,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 129,030 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 128,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,480 miles

rear number plate damaged

reverse light inop

service light on

underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

Fail 23 Dec 2016 124,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear number plate damaged

reverse light inop

service light on

underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,427 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 117,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,910 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 109,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 98,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2011 91,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,926 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,491 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 72,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,413 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 LJJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJJ, 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

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What year was KS54 LJJ registered?

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

Is KS54 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 LJJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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