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GF54 BDO

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,233 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,287 miles

engine managemant light stays on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 54,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,339 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mangement light on.

lambda slow to drop on emission test.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

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

engine mangement light on.

lambda slow to drop on emission test.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,093 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 34,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,566 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 BDO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

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

Is GF54 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 BDO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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