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LG54 KFC

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,384 mi
Last recorded138,384 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 KFC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 138,384 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,232 miles

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

engine management light on dashboard

offside front tyre has nail

offside rear wheel slightly binding

oil leak

suspect noisy dual mass fly wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2016 132,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on dashboard

offside front tyre has nail

offside rear wheel slightly binding

oil leak

suspect noisy dual mass fly wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2015 116,832 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 116,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,573 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,602 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Perishing

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S/F Outer CV Boot Weeping Grease

Top & Bottom Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View Of Steering & Suspension

Tyres Wearing On Edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,153 miles

uneven rear tyre wear

Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,153 miles

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

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

uneven rear tyre wear

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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LG54 KFC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG54 KFC, 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 LG54 KFC registered?

LG54 KFC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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