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KV54 PXF

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,976 mi
Last recorded157,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 PXF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,976 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 157,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone bush rear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 156,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 156,070 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,667 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 144,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,253 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 108,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 May 2012 93,579 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Front wiper blades poor.

Inside face of front discs pitted.

Inside of both rear tyres worn unevenly and close to legal limit.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,893 miles

both front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF wheel has got slight up/down play

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 63,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF wheel has got slight up/down play

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,126 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,126 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,206 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 PXF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXF, 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 KV54 PXF registered?

KV54 PXF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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