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GF54 HAO

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 HAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,871 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 138,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing corroded no sharp edges at the moment

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has split in sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre steeped on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 119,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing corroded no sharp edges at the moment

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has split in sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre steeped on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,509 miles

Coolant near min mark

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2013 109,509 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant near min mark

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,974 miles

n/s front washer not working

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,604 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 76,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,981 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 47,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,793 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 HAO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

GF54 HAO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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