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BP04 VUX

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 VUX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021 96,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing/worn on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing/worn on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre wearing/worn on inner tread

Pass 15 Jun 2019 92,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on outer tread

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 92,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on outer tread

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,786 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 84,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge but no cords or ply exposed

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,954 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

O/s rear tyre wear visible on inner edge.

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

Under body covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,696 miles

Chip in screen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,613 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,203 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,180 miles

N/s + o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,180 miles

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

N/s + o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 44,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,137 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BP04 VUX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP04 VUX, 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 BP04 VUX registered?

BP04 VUX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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