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BXZ 8386

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,060 mi
Last recorded102,060 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 8386
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,060 miles

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

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

rear brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 101,850 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,419 miles

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

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc heat shields corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,947 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn on inner edges, offside almost too excess

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,297 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,297 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,973 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,972 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,766 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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BXZ 8386 is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BXZ 8386, 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 BXZ 8386 registered?

BXZ 8386 is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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