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KS54 RYX

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,635 mi
Last recorded125,635 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 RYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 119,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,785 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 103,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tr ead w ear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,274 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,438 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,727 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,134 miles

front number plate broken

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2010 47,134 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,254 miles

rear brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2009 38,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,422 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RYX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RYX, 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

How do I check the history of KS54 RYX?

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What year was KS54 RYX registered?

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

Is KS54 RYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 RYX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS54 RYX have outstanding finance?

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