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KU54 UZY

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 UZY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,296 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 122,287 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 52,084 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,898 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,514 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 UZY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

KU54 UZY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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