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KS54 RYU

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,409 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,412 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tailgate will not open

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,924 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,080 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RYU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

KS54 RYU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is KS54 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 RYU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS54 RYU have outstanding finance?

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