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KU54 VCL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,646 mi
Last recorded171,646 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 171,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 163,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 153,937 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion various places

Pass 24 Jun 2020 144,819 miles

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

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

Rear brakes sticking

Pass 10 Jul 2018 138,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,669 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 117,531 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 108,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 100,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,508 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 15 Sep 2012 80,538 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and valve stems slightly deteriorated

fuel filter housing slightly damp

Pass 15 Sep 2012 80,538 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and valve stems slightly deteriorated

fuel filter housing slightly damp

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,788 miles

front to rear pipes under a cover

Fail 10 Sep 2011 72,523 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

front to rear pipes under a cover

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,872 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 60,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly split strongly advise

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,677 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,885 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,920 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)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 23,920 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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 VCL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

KU54 VCL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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