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KS54 TGY

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,260 mi
Last recorded75,260 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 TGY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,260 miles

plastic sill covers fitted x 2---n/s/f shocker slight oil leak---n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2019 75,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits white smoke on tick over (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted x 2---n/s/f shocker slight oil leak---n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,041 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

sill protector both side fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 63,952 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

wheel alignment req checking has both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,729 miles

Front brakes slight binding

Rear brake discs are discoloured

Rear brakes are slight binding

Rear tyres are low on the inner edges of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2015 51,215 miles

Front wipers slight smear !!!!

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 13 Dec 2014 46,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are just legal ... advice change

brake discs slight scored

front tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread

Fail 7 Dec 2013 41,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 41,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,981 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 37,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 34,046 miles

front tyres are bald on the inner edges

off side rear tyre is getting low on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,844 miles

UNABLE ASSES UNDERSIDE FULLY DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 19,741 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 16,793 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 TGY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

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

Is KS54 TGY safe to buy?

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