MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front backing plate front nearside wheel corroded
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Exhaust smoke emissions high. Plate limit 1.00m. Average 0.92m.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Extinguishes when dip beams turned on. Recommend checks. (4.5.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall has finger bulge. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall has finger bulge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust smoke emissions high. Plate limit 1.00m. Average 0.92m.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Smoke emissions high. Passed at 0.96m, plate limit 1.00m. Recommend fuel cleaners added regularly.
Undertray not fully secure Rear bolts missing, subframe threads worn smooth. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm recommend replace soon (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm recommend replace now (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm recommend replace soon (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm recommend replace now (4.1.E.1)
Front Both tyres have small radial cracks in tread.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken Recommend pair replaced. (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade. (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade. (8.2.2)
Front Both tyres have small radial cracks in tread.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)
Front brake application imbalance high (23%). Offside rises first.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand.
Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.
Front brake application imbalance high (23%). Offside rises first.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand.
Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs inner corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front & rear discs corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front & rear discs corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
front brake discs corroding
n/s/r seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GF54 JFX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 JFX, 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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GF54 JFX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 October 2004.
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