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KV54 HFB

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 157,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just at end where mets flexi - under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Small stone chip in screen

Fail 31 Jul 2023 157,262 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just at end where mets flexi - under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Small stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2022 144,319 miles

chip in screen

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear no plate cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2022 144,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

rear no plate cracked

chip in screen

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,073 miles

chip in screen

nearside front wing corroded

rear no plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2021 126,073 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

chip in screen

nearside front wing corroded

rear no plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2020 122,616 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 122,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,528 miles

nearside front wing corroded

rear no plate cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2019 110,527 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

nearside front wing corroded

rear no plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,836 miles

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

Nearside front lower wheel arch corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 93,834 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front lower wheel arch corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,700 miles

Both front tyres worn bald inner edges

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,700 miles

Both front tyres worn bald inner edges

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,725 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyre worn bald inner edge

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,721 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyre worn bald inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,834 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

O/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,834 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

O/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,612 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,351 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,795 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,427 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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KV54 HFB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KV54 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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