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YF54 BJX

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,380 mi
Last recorded272,380 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 BJX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 272,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape (cupping) on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 272,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexible brake hose excessively perished/cracked to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape (cupping) on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 261,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose outer casing perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 261,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose outer casing perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces severely deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside rear service brakes fluctuating slightly (due to brake disc condition) (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 251,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also worn on edges ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine and turbocharger pipes damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 251,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also worn on edges ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine and turbocharger pipes damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 242,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine and turbocharger pipes damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 236,032 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 236,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose outer casing excessively perished/cracked to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 218,777 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2019 218,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 204,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV gaiter deteriorated/perished with small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 188,801 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 175,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 163,215 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 149,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 136,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,038 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 121,784 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,323 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,211 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 71,352 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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YF54 BJX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF54 BJX, 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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YF54 BJX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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