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KU54 HCE

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 HCE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,346 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,346 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,690 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 105,399 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,756 miles

front disc's poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front disc's poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2009 97,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,918 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,499 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,499 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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KU54 HCE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KU54 HCE, 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 KU54 HCE registered?

KU54 HCE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is KU54 HCE safe to buy?

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