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BJ54 TCV

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,121 mi
Last recorded141,121 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 141,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 141,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 130,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 120,200 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f head lamp slightly misty

Pass 10 Oct 2009 110,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 95,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,845 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 76,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TCV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

BJ54 TCV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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