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GF54 KUV

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,684 mi
Last recorded128,684 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 KUV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 128,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 113,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,422 miles

rattle from engine area

slight stone chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2013 98,335 miles

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

rattle from engine area

slight stone chips on windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,268 miles

A small ooze of fluid starting offside front shock absorber

Both rear tyres and nearside front worn on inside edges almost to the plies

Front brake discs a little worn and offside pads nearing wear limits

Inner nearside driveshaft gaiter doesn't appear to be the correct one but appears to be sealing okay

Slight brake judder on nearside front brake

Wipers smear a little on the up stroke

Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,235 miles

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

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

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

A small ooze of fluid starting offside front shock absorber

Both rear tyres and nearside front worn on inside edges almost to the plies

Front brake discs a little worn and offside pads nearing wear limits

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight brake judder on nearside front brake

Wipers smear a little on the up stroke

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,156 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2010 55,786 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,144 miles

front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades smear

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 KUV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

GF54 KUV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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