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KS54 UFE

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 101,804 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 101,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 99,421 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 99,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,479 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 94,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,242 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,242 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central exhaust clamp rotted away

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension has corrosion

engine under tray insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2020 88,433 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension has corrosion

engine under tray insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,281 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,263 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 79,601 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring broken Both front springs broken. (2.4.C.1a)

Hand brake efficiency low on offside wheel.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 17,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,745 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,012 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,309 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 13,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 UFE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

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

Is KS54 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 UFE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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