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BJ54 BPZ

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

216,105 mi
Last recorded216,105 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 216,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2022 213,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust sleeve broken.

Fail 19 Jan 2022 213,404 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 6 Mar 2020 202,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 202,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 150,126 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,113 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view insecure (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 140,850 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,006 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 132,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,836 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,468 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 116,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Low oil in engine on presentation for test at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 102,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,940 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 94,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 90,041 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,774 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 BPZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

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

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