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GF54 BCK

2004 Seat Altea XL

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BCK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to both front upper antiroll bar boots

Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 124,260 miles

Offside Front TYRE EDGES WORN

Nearside Front TYRE EDGES WORN OFF TYRE WALL PERISHING

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 124,260 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE EDGES WORN OFF TYRE WALL PERISHING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front TYRE EDGES WORN

Fail 21 Oct 2014 111,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,719 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,893 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,144 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 62,144 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,711 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 26,709 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GF54 BCK is a 2004 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF54 BCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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