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SD54 KXK

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,192 mi
Last recorded120,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 KXK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 120,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 108,839 miles

Engine covers,under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet not working but o/s clears the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle body & under body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 108,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle body & under body corrosion

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine covers,under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet not working but o/s clears the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,297 miles

Engine covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,154 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,859 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 85,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,209 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,153 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 49,347 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 49,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 35,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008
Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,987 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,404 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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SD54 KXK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD54 KXK, 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 SD54 KXK registered?

SD54 KXK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is SD54 KXK safe to buy?

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