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GD04 EHJ

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,208 mi
Last recorded164,208 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 EHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 164,208 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 164,203 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

driver side rear back plate missing

drivers side front back plate corroded

passenger side front back plate missing

passenger side rear backplate missing

Fail 6 Jan 2022 158,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

driver side rear back plate missing

drivers side front back plate corroded

passenger side front back plate missing

passenger side rear backplate missing

Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 143,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 136,417 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 136,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

New horn button fitted to right of steering wheel

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Both tyres wearing badly on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 118,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Both tyres wearing badly on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,279 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,276 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,198 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,155 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,427 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 30,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 21,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,203 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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GD04 EHJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GD04 EHJ, 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 GD04 EHJ registered?

GD04 EHJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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