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KS54 TZR

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 TZR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 127,890 miles

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT CATCH MECHANISM COVER IS MISSING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 1 Jun 2021 127,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT CATCH MECHANISM COVER IS MISSING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is considerably worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine, possibly turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 121,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is considerably worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine, possibly turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 104,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,508 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 87,508 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,818 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,818 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 Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,553 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,553 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,904 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 43,886 miles

O/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge

Airbag warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,391 miles

O/s/front tyre uneven wear

Pass 28 May 2010 32,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2009 24,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,146 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 TZR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

KS54 TZR is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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