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KS54 UFK

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 140,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,343 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

offside rear brake back plate corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2016 128,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose snapped off (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

fuel cooler bracket fixing bolt snapped

offside rear brake back plate corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,006 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

offside rear brake back plate corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 117,001 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

offside rear brake back plate corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 106,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear 225/45ZR17Y tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,967 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 92,682 miles

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

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

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)

oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,174 miles

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

minor chips in windscreen

offside handbrake cable bulging

rear brake discs worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Dec 2012 79,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

minor chips in windscreen

offside handbrake cable bulging

rear brake discs worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,072 miles

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

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

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

offside handbrake cable bulging

rear brake discs worn on inner edges

wiper rubbers slightly deteriorating

Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,072 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear 225/45R17W tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge, is approx 3mm and has nail in tread

offside handbrake cable bulging

rear brake discs worn on inner edges

wiper rubbers slightly deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front 225/45R17W tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,114 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,663 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 UFK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

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

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