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OU54 KXD

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,816 mi
Last recorded129,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 KXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 129,816 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,812 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 123,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (BULB) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,679 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind ?

Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,389 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,483 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,487 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.16mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.93mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,970 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,386 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection af seat belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 59,386 miles

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

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

child seat fitted at n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection af seat belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,127 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,572 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,541 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,297 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 KXD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 KXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU54 KXD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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