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KS54 UGB

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UGB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not fully completed due to overheating engine , Fan not cutting in !!

Engine Management lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,719 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 66,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,116 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,432 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 45,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 UGB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UGB, 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 UGB?

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What year was KS54 UGB registered?

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

Is KS54 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 UGB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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