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OU54 KSN

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,027 mi
Last recorded128,027 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 KSN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 128,027 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 127,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 117,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,659 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner part of tread

engine management light on

n/side rear brake sticking slightly

n/side rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,987 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner part of tread

engine management light on

n/side rear brake sticking slightly

n/side rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,113 miles

n/side upper rear spring seat missing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,109 miles

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

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

n/side upper rear spring seat missing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,721 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 KSN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

OU54 KSN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is OU54 KSN safe to buy?

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