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KS54 UGP

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,550 mi
Last recorded67,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,550 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 67,533 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle nearside front (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe small leak,exhaust smokey (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 55,902 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 55,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 17 May 2013 48,192 miles

both front tyres cut

slight play in steering arms

Fail 15 May 2013 48,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cut

engine light on

slight play in steering arms

Pass 29 May 2012 43,447 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 43,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,251 miles

thing hanging from mirror

Fail 20 Jun 2011 37,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

thing hanging from mirror

Pass 30 Dec 2009 27,165 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly torn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,776 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,655 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 UGP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

KS54 UGP is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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