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KU54 HCZ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,585 mi
Last recorded116,585 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 HCZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bumper corner not attached

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,406 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,658 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 95,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag light stays on

front tyres worn on inner edges,nearside close to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,017 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 87,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2010 87,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2008 80,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 80,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate cracked

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 HCZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KU54 HCZ, 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

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What year was KU54 HCZ registered?

KU54 HCZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is KU54 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU54 HCZ 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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