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GF54 KTL

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,294 mi
Last recorded166,294 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 166,294 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 166,289 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 97,035 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 97,035 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 81,945 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 81,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,079 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,967 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to front inner discs

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,967 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine undertray fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to front inner discs

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 37,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,200 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2007 15,652 miles

both front wiper blades worn

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 KTL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

GF54 KTL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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