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OV54 BPZ

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 160,863 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 160,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 154,956 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 154,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 149,301 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,986 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 135,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,937 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,622 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 111,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,262 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,337 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,993 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BPZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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