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MK54 DKD

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,449 mi
Last recorded97,449 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DKD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 28,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,723 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,439 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in side wall

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,699 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 30,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK54 DKD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK54 DKD, 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 MK54 DKD registered?

MK54 DKD is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 October 2004.

Is MK54 DKD safe to buy?

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