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KS54 THF

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,630 mi
Last recorded75,630 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,630 miles

Brake pipes coated in wax oil/ under seal/ grease restricting full inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,255 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,170 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter loose

Fail 16 Nov 2021 64,170 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter loose

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre size different front and rear

Fail 18 Nov 2020 57,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre size different front and rear

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,606 miles

Front Both shocks are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Both shocks are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,355 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,733 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,608 miles

Front Bottom arms corroded

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 Oct 2015 37,709 miles

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 9 Oct 2014 34,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,383 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,303 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,399 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 THF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

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

Is KS54 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 THF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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