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OU54 KVT

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,717 mi
Last recorded66,717 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 KVT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 66,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,174 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 62,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,977 miles

Rear both side tyres crack on side wall

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 58,971 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 56,033 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,819 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls scrubbed,tread @ 3mm

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,444 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 28,044 miles

Child seat fitted (nearside rear) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,044 miles

Child seat fitted (nearside rear) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,018 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 KVT is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OU54 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

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

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