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KU54 UUH

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,382 miles

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

front tyres worn smooth on outer edge and just passed test.rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,751 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,179 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,179 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 88,181 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Tyres Have Only just Met Mot Requirments

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,096 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

offside rear coil spring broken on very end

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,963 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,772 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front and rear brake discs getting worn

plastic undertrays fitted underneath of vehicle.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres just starting to wear unevenly on inner tread.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,358 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 18,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,303 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 UUH is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UUH, 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 UUH registered?

KU54 UUH is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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