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KU54 VDA

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 VDA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,762 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

no oil on dip stick [1 ltr of 5w30 fully synthetic supplied]

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,369 miles

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Engine oil on minimum

Exhaust Emissions are high

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6 mm

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

Slight binding nearside + offside front wheels

Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil on minimum

Exhaust Emissions are high

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6 mm

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

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Slight binding nearside + offside front wheels

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine oil level is low

nearside windscreen wiper blade is smearing the windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2014 94,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil level is low

nearside windscreen wiper blade is smearing the windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,474 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,630 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,630 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,433 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 VDA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

KU54 VDA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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