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KU54 UVV

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,114 mi
Last recorded161,114 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 UVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,788 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end boot starting to split

Offside Front track rodend boot starting to split

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive or fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 153,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end boot starting to split

Offside Front track rodend boot starting to split

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive or fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,458 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 146,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 137,269 miles

Nearside Crack on top of screen not in view

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2017 137,115 miles

Central Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Does not aim high on screen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Crack on top of screen not in view

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear disc wearing

Fail 27 Aug 2016 124,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear disc wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,387 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,387 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 92,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,453 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 UVV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

KU54 UVV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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