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KV54 PXH

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 PXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,014 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 97,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,162 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,992 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

cam belt cover not fitted correctly rubbing on belt/pulley

engine oil dipstick incorrect or seal missing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted hiding some underbody items

Fail 11 Jan 2016 86,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted hiding some underbody items

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,118 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2015 83,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 79,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,476 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front 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 10 Oct 2011 56,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,039 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 48,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,996 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,205 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 PXH is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

KV54 PXH is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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