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OU54 KSY

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 KSY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,655 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,506 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking through tread and worn low inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking through tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,736 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,010 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges cut nsf sidewall, osr tyre tread feathering

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,099 miles

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

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 KSY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

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

Is OU54 KSY safe to buy?

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