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KS54 VBF

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,504 mi
Last recorded191,504 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 191,504 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm & heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 179,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 160,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 144,266 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2021 129,207 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,437 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,120 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,120 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 88,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth - almost to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,197 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 75,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,938 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2016 64,938 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,263 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2015 60,263 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no cords visable

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,875 miles

front and rear number plate do not carry a british standards number or post code

n/s/f tyre has cuts to the outer side wall, but not to the cords

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 27 Mar 2008 17,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2008 17,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 VBF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

KS54 VBF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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The MOT history for KS54 VBF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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