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KU54 UTZ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,005 mi
Last recorded131,005 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 131,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 131,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,056 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 123,034 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,874 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 109,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 74,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,065 miles

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)

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Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2009 36,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,469 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,465 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 UTZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KU54 UTZ, 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 KU54 UTZ?

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What year was KU54 UTZ registered?

KU54 UTZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is KU54 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU54 UTZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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