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KS54 UFL

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,566 mi
Last recorded149,566 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,729 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 124,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 112,622 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 112,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,909 miles

poor beam image nearside headlight

Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre perish

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 98,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre perish

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,350 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,797 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2017 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre almost devoid of tread on inner edge

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,759 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2013 67,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 61,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,546 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 56,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear footbrake and handbrake imbalance = 22%

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,109 miles

Both front tyres getting close to wear bars .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UFL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL?

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What year was KS54 UFL registered?

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

Is KS54 UFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 UFL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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