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GF54 BBZ

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,897 mi
Last recorded149,897 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 133,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 114,275 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,077 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,412 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 55,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 45,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GF54 BBZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GF54 BBZ, 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 GF54 BBZ registered?

GF54 BBZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is GF54 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 BBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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