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BJ54 AFA

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,373 mi
Last recorded166,373 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 AFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 166,373 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 166,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 159,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 153,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 148,537 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 143,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 139,205 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 139,205 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 134,142 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 126,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 116,422 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)

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 106,636 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 7 Dec 2009 97,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,955 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 79,261 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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BJ54 AFA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ54 AFA, 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 BJ54 AFA registered?

BJ54 AFA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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