CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV54 BPU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,703 mi
Last recorded154,703 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 BPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 154,703 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 154,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 149,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 138,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 132,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,032 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,032 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 105,275 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16-91h (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2017 105,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. beam image affected (1.8)

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16-91h (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,333 miles

EML on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 80,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,857 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,857 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,093 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Recommend to check and adjust tracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,878 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,554 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV54 BPU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BPU, 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

How do I check the history of OV54 BPU?

You can check the full history of OV54 BPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV54 BPU registered?

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

Is OV54 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 BPU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV54 BPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV54 BPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.