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OW04 BVL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,209 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,398 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 68,396 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,991 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,402 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 62,402 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16v)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16v)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16v)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear body damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear body damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,756 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 13 Mar 2009 24,783 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,913 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,237 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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OW04 BVL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OW04 BVL, 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 OW04 BVL registered?

OW04 BVL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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The MOT history for OW04 BVL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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