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BJ54 BPO

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,334 mi
Last recorded161,334 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BPO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 161,334 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 161,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,011 miles

All Brake discs has slight corrosion

Covers fitted

Rear boot not opening from outside

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 148,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 141,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 134,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 134,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,415 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 125,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 118,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 97,665 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 97,665 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BPO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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