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GF54 BDU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,751 mi
Last recorded79,751 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,751 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,684 miles

General underbody component corrosion

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,136 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,369 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,439 miles

N/S/F drop link upper rubber perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 70,439 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

N/S/F drop link upper rubber perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,401 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 67,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Brake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,471 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 65,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,685 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,870 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,623 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 58,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,668 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2013 54,667 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,215 miles

Front inner discs corroded

O/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,721 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,846 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 BDU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

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

Is GF54 BDU safe to buy?

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