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GD04 SPU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 SPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,443 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 688,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 688,454 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,257 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,700 miles

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)

all brake discs have some surface corrosion on faces

Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,700 miles

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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all brake discs have some surface corrosion on faces

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,899 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 SPU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

GD04 SPU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is GD04 SPU safe to buy?

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