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KV54 PYP

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 PYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,745 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,739 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,679 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake back plates very rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,426 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,733 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

stone chip in windscreen

undershields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 77,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy unions corroded

front and rear number plates delaminating

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy unions corroded

centre silencer exhaust clamp broken

front and rear number plates delaminating

n/side rear wheel binding on

rear brake pads low discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 67,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,941 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,608 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 PYP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

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

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