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GD04 EJF

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,297 mi
Last recorded121,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 EJF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,297 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2018 121,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2018 121,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 118,653 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 118,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,182 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 116,155 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold revs (7.3.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 102,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2012 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,132 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,897 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,085 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,178 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,522 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 EJF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD04 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

GD04 EJF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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