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GF54 BCY

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,668 mi
Last recorded81,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,668 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 14 Jun 2017 81,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f link (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s/f outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator not working n/s/r (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 76,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of being hot

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre inner edges worn

exhaust centre exhaust clamp broken

undertrays fitted obscuring components

vacum hose from air box split

Fail 18 May 2016 76,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of being hot

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre inner edges worn

exhaust centre exhaust clamp broken

undertrays fitted obscuring components

vacum hose from air box split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 73,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 59,724 miles

front tyres badly worn on inside and close to legal limit

offside rear brake binding

Pass 14 May 2012 52,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2011 44,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 44,606 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 38,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,485 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2009 31,485 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,602 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 BCY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF54 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

GF54 BCY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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