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KS54 TFN

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,579 mi
Last recorded159,579 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 TFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 159,579 miles

EML on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre smooth inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre smooth inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2017 159,579 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre smooth inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre smooth inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside shoulder

ems light illuminated

Fail 21 Dec 2016 145,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front and rear inner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front and rear inner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside shoulder

ems light illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 129,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 129,838 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

undertrays fitted

unusual wear o/s rear tyre, high/low points to inner shoulder

Pass 9 Dec 2014 116,434 miles

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

engine management light

Fail 9 Dec 2014 116,434 miles

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

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

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

engine management light

Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 103,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,601 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

o/s rear and n/s front tyres show damage to sidewalls consistant with having been run flat.

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 89,499 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

o/s rear and n/s front tyres show damage to sidewalls consistant with having been run flat.

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,475 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 77,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2009 49,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,905 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre tread is low on inner edge

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 TFN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

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

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