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KS54 TXN

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,832 mi
Last recorded74,832 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 TXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,639 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 71,090 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,306 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,963 miles

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

o/s/r outer light lens cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 60,451 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,865 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,918 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,894 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,120 miles

Engine management light is on

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2013 38,120 miles

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

Engine management light is on

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2012 34,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,546 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 303,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,809 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,716 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,932 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 15,921 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TXN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TXN, 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

How do I check the history of KS54 TXN?

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What year was KS54 TXN registered?

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

Is KS54 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 TXN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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