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GF54 BCE

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,360 mi
Last recorded129,360 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,360 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 129,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 115,302 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 115,302 miles

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

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 30 Nov 2015 101,750 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,324 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,841 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 69,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,570 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 40,935 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 30,784 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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GF54 BCE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF54 BCE, 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 BCE registered?

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

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