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BC04 GCX

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,769 mi
Last recorded160,769 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 160,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front alloy wheel different offset to other 3 alloy wheels

Nearside Front washer jet in poor running condition

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rubber suspension components worn/perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 158,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside corroded

underside corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 155,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 152,175 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,286 miles

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

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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 144,169 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 136,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 105,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,153 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 99,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2011 86,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 61,684 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,057 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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BC04 GCX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BC04 GCX, 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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BC04 GCX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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