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BJ54 BSY

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,397 mi
Last recorded176,397 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BSY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 176,397 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension componets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 172,584 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Inner sill seams to outer sills are showing some rust,covers fitted over outer sills not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear registration plate showing some deterioration

Pass 2 Oct 2019 165,294 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r/tyres worn from inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 157,000 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 154,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 139,878 miles

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

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 23 Apr 2014 128,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 100,817 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 100,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,262 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 86,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,094 miles

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

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 BSY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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