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GF54 HBL

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 HBL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 78,275 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 78,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,974 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,190 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,838 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,056 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,056 miles

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

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

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 22 Jun 2010 36,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,918 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 HBL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey 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 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

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

Is GF54 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 HBL 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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