CarVerify

Free Car Check

KS54 TXT

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 TXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 55,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,146 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,305 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both side front (2.2.C.1d)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 44,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both side front (2.2.C.1d)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 41,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cut on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

underbody covers fitted

wipers smear slightley

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine management light on

near side rear tyre perished

wipers smear slightley

Fail 2 Dec 2014 35,328 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine management light on

near side rear tyre perished

wipers smear slightley

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2013 32,139 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad linings worn low (poss causing 20-23 % brake imbalance)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 28,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pad linings worn low (poss causing 20-23 % brake imbalance)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,947 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

engine management light on

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,779 miles

both front tyers geting close / tracking is out

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,407 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,582 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KS54 TXT is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT?

You can check the full history of KS54 TXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS54 TXT registered?

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

Is KS54 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 TXT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS54 TXT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KS54 TXT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.