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KS54 TXR

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,587 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,585 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch seized

front brake discs worn

fuel filter corroded

left front antiroll bar link rod slight play

left outer cv boot split

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,994 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch seized

front brake discs worn

fuel filter corroded

left front antiroll bar link rod slight play

left outer cv boot split

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,004 miles

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,323 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2/ REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2/ REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,022 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 11 Jul 2011 66,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,812 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped on edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,005 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 TXR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

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

Is KS54 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 TXR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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