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BV54 XTG

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

163,162 mi
Last recorded163,162 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XTG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 163,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 163,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 160,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,766 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,292 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 134,788 miles

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

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

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,581 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sep 2009 51,323 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,263 miles

slight smear from front blades

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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BV54 XTG is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BV54 XTG, 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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BV54 XTG is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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