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KS54 TXO

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 58,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,407 miles

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

nearside rear door and wheel arch area slight damage (dented)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 52,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear door and wheel arch area slight damage (dented)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,397 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both front tyres close to the limit

front and rear pads appear low

large engine oil leak

nearside front mirror casing damaged

wipers could clear better

Fail 20 Jan 2014 47,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

both front tyres close to the limit

front and rear pads appear low

large engine oil leak

nearside front mirror casing damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2013 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Jan 2013 37,190 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 13 Dec 2011 28,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 28,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,458 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,700 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,437 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 TXO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

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

Is KS54 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 TXO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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