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KU54 UUL

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 UUL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,868 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2022 121,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,133 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on inside edge close to cords showing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on inside edge close to cords showing tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bushes split and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light warning on dash but all bulbs working

Fail 14 Aug 2021 117,769 miles

Front Air/vacuum reservoir damaged and function impaired BRAKE SERVO AIR PIPE CONECTION ENDS INSECURE LEAKING AIR (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer DRIVE SHAFT CV BOOT SPLIT SLIGHTLY/ N/S/F CV BOOT TWISTED

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 112,644 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,013 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 110,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,789 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,772 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

hand brake warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 108,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp light (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole

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

battery loose

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Traction control lamp illuminated on dash panel

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Traction control lamp illuminated on dash panel

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,800 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 18 Aug 2012 70,455 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fog lamp inop on towbar socket

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn low on very inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,893 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,866 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,951 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 34,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight lip on both front brake discs (inner face)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,306 miles

under body protection covers fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,365 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under body protection covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,599 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 UUL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

KU54 UUL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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