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KS54 LJN

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,803 mi
Last recorded66,803 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,803 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers worn

hand brake needs adjustment

nearside rear reflector slight damage

rear lamps damage

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,867 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,678 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 38,678 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,699 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 35,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,798 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,494 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 30,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 26,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,943 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,472 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 14,567 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2007 14,567 miles

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

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

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 LJN 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 73.7%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

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

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