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KS54 TJY

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,460 mi
Last recorded128,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,460 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,306 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension arms

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,366 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 118,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,209 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,459 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,412 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 96,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres worn on the inner shoulders

offside rear tyre de-flated

nearside rear tyre HEAVILY deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 76,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

outer sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,218 miles

exterior sill covers fitted

platic covers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exterior sill covers fitted

platic covers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,357 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,356 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TJY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

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

Is KS54 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 TJY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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