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GD04 UZU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,991 mi
Last recorded191,991 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 UZU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 191,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens should be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed seeping small amount of grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn hin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and , inner sill / floor panels / and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box shield partially insecure.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front center tread worn close to legal limit, and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

bothside front wing edges taped over , due to corrosion, but no sharp edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 185,323 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 177,516 miles

front screen chipped

o/s front wing corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 172,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 172,209 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 165,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

centre exhaust clamp fractured but not insecure or leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2018 165,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

centre exhaust clamp fractured but not insecure or leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2017 158,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 158,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 150,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 135,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 135,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 127,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 127,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 119,739 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,076 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 108,076 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 101,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,960 miles

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

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 UZU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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