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VN54 KHC

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,881 mi
Last recorded144,881 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 KHC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,881 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,582 miles

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

engine covers andunder trays fitted

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 105,682 miles

nearside front tyre is only just legal

tread wearing low offside front tyre on inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 88,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,455 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,193 miles

Advise both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Advise both front tyres perishing

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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VN54 KHC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN54 KHC, 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 VN54 KHC registered?

VN54 KHC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is VN54 KHC safe to buy?

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