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VA54 BBZ

2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 BBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,999 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 136,968 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

very slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Feb 2011 121,327 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 121,325 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,705 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 71,705 miles

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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VA54 BBZ is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA54 BBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VA54 BBZ registered?

VA54 BBZ is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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