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KS54 TDU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,613 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 109,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW. Over inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW. Over inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,023 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,023 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces worn on 50% of face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,995 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,995 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,712 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,783 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,783 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,192 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,536 miles

damage on o/s/r outer wheel rim

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,202 miles

Oil leak

two front tyres sholder areas cracs

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 TDU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

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

Is KS54 TDU safe to buy?

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