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GD04 EJL

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

220,136 mi
Last recorded220,136 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 EJL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 220,136 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 205,956 miles

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 205,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 188,612 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 188,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 169,526 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 169,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,372 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 151,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 130,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,556 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,666 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 103,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,666 miles

engine light on

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,706 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,290 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,751 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,470 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 EJL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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