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OU54 KRD

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 KRD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,642 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2016 99,777 miles

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm and slightly out of shape on inside edge

Rear number plate cracked

slight oil leak on bottom of under try

under try fitted unable to check all of under side of car

Fail 20 May 2016 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holders x2 in zone B (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF wiper not clearing screen fully (8.2.2)

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm and slightly out of shape on inside edge

Rear number plate cracked

slight oil leak on bottom of under try

under try fitted unable to check all of under side of car

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,874 miles

tread getting low o.s.r. tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

tread getting low o.s.r. tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

tread getting low rear tyres and worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,949 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,892 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,402 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,398 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,802 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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OU54 KRD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU54 KRD, 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 OU54 KRD registered?

OU54 KRD is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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