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KS54 TXD

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 114,185 miles

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2019 105,774 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges(both) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 29 May 2018 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,836 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded nearside/offside rear(bottom of spring) (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Jun 2017 94,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded nearside/offside rear(bottom of spring) (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level low

Pass 13 May 2016 89,056 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 89,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 82,639 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades are smearing

nearside and offside front tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 15 May 2015 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 16 May 2014 74,296 miles

chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 3 May 2013 66,775 miles

front wiper blades are smearing

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked and out of shape

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked and out of shape

Fail 3 May 2013 66,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades are smearing

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked and out of shape

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked and out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,737 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,632 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 TXD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS54 TXD registered?

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

Is KS54 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 TXD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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