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KS54 TZD

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,672 mi
Last recorded136,672 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 TZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 136,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2014 121,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2013 98,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

e.m.s. lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.s. lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,514 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn/corroded

offside rear tyre has raised tread blocks

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,980 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,655 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 TZD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TZD, 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 TZD?

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What year was KS54 TZD registered?

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

Is KS54 TZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 TZD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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