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OV54 BNZ

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,860 mi
Last recorded92,860 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 BNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 92,860 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,505 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,728 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,607 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,293 miles

both rear tyres deterioraing .

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,638 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracking on outer edges

Fail 25 Jul 2011 35,638 miles

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

Both rear tyres surface cracking on outer edges

N/S/R brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,744 miles

rear discs worn

rear tyres surface cracking

slight play in steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV54 BNZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OV54 BNZ, 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 OV54 BNZ registered?

OV54 BNZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is OV54 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 BNZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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