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BN54 RPZ

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,637 mi
Last recorded205,637 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 RPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2022 205,637 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 194,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 185,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake disc's lipped and corroded

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

pin hole in osf outer cv boot

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Nov 2020 185,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake disc's lipped and corroded

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

pin hole in osf outer cv boot

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2019 164,224 miles

chip in drivers side windscreen

Fail 18 May 2019 164,217 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in drivers side windscreen

Pass 14 May 2018 155,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 146,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 134,831 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted only allowing visual check of seatbelt

Fail 26 May 2016 134,831 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake disc unevenly worn

Offside Rear child seat fitted only allowing visual check of seatbelt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,157 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and getting low in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,266 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/R tyre deformed on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 103,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

O/S/R tyre deformed on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres deformed on inner edges.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light not working.

Rear brake pades wearing low.

Rear tyres deformed on inner edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,811 miles

O/S/F pads on 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,173 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 49,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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BN54 RPZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN54 RPZ, 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 BN54 RPZ registered?

BN54 RPZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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