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KS54 RZB

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,707 mi
Last recorded93,707 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,707 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 93,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,435 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2019 85,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,167 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid top damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2018 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 76,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav and air freshener ()

Offside Front Inner brake pad has sensor attached but trapped between the caliper and pad and not plugged in.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Puncher in the tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low on inner edge and perished withing the tread. (Splitting) (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 66,045 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 66,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,225 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 61,184 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,191 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 34,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,782 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,279 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,387 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 26,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 19,752 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 RZB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

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

Is KS54 RZB safe to buy?

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