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GJ54 BMU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,398 mi
Last recorded17,398 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 17,398 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 17,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 16,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 16,591 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 16,239 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 15,865 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 15,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,468 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 15,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 14,864 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,094 miles

both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,625 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,258 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,444 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 8,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,300 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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GJ54 BMU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ54 BMU, 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 GJ54 BMU registered?

GJ54 BMU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is GJ54 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ54 BMU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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