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GU54 BXN

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,051 mi
Last recorded155,051 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 BXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 155,051 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 124,256 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush - worn

Nearside Rear tyre - low tread depth

Offside Front hub - noise on rotation

Fail 1 Feb 2022 112,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush - worn

Nearside Rear tyre - low tread depth

Offside Front hub - noise on rotation

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 97,594 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,816 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 93,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,525 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,738 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,532 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 36,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,518 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,896 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,902 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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GU54 BXN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU54 BXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 BXN registered?

GU54 BXN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is GU54 BXN safe to buy?

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