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BG54 SKF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,544 mi
Last recorded115,544 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 SKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,544 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers worn

Fail 24 Jan 2015 108,774 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 102,749 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,959 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,307 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 74,307 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF CONSOLE BUSH SPLIT RECC REPLACE==CHIP IN SCREEN==REAR DISCS WORN/CORRODED==SLIGHT BIND OSR ==

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,593 miles

Both front tyres and n/s/r tread worn down to 2mm.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,347 miles

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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BG54 SKF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 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 BG54 SKF, 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 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG54 SKF registered?

BG54 SKF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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