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BW04 NZT

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,158 mi
Last recorded203,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2022 203,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2022 203,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 186,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 170,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 146,670 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 146,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 133,203 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 133,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,287 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,902 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,902 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,416 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres worn down on inside

Fail 13 Jul 2009 32,635 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres worn down on inside

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,806 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,904 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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BW04 NZT is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW04 NZT, 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 BW04 NZT registered?

BW04 NZT is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is BW04 NZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 NZT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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