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KV54 HDL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,318 mi
Last recorded163,318 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 HDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 163,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

all four tyres on legal limit on inside edges

Pass 27 Aug 2021 152,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,860 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 134,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,949 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,612 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,180 miles

damage to n/s rear door

Fail 7 Dec 2011 56,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

damage to n/s rear door

Fail 27 Nov 2010 50,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front pads are worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,995 miles

front pads are worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,163 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges , screw is in offside tyre and leaking .

there is damage to nearside rear lower door

Fail 12 Dec 2009 43,106 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges , screw is in offside tyre and leaking .

there is damage to nearside rear lower door

Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,188 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both nearside doors damaged

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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KV54 HDL 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 80%.

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 KV54 HDL, 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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KV54 HDL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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