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OW04 BVN

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,908 mi
Last recorded87,908 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BVN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,146 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,875 miles

o/s/rear tyre mishaped

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,765 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,658 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Jul 2012 39,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside outer cv boot wet with grease

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 37,153 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside outer cv boot wet with grease

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,202 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,360 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,439 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,296 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 BVN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OW04 BVN, 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 OW04 BVN registered?

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

Is OW04 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 BVN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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