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KS54 UAR

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UAR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 150,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 150,765 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,570 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 145,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,033 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 130,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,297 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,584 miles

Boot difficult to open

Front wiper blades smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing low- front pads worn LOW - wipers smear & judder - engine undertray & spoiler loose - offside rear wheel binding slightly - oil cap missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

horn sound very weak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing low- front pads worn LOW - wipers smear & judder - engine undertray & spoiler loose - offside rear wheel binding slightly - oil cap missing

horn sound very weak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 77,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F anti roll bar drop link gaitors split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,517 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar drop link gaitors split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,559 miles

Front wipers judder on screen

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,289 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,372 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 UAR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

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

Is KS54 UAR safe to buy?

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