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GJ54 CXX

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,005 mi
Last recorded151,005 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 CXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 151,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 150,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,453 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 139,449 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,242 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet low on screen

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 9 Jul 2018 130,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet low on screen

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,952 miles

Coil light flashing on dash

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coil light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre bald inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn low inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 116,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn low inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,682 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 81,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,017 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,129 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 CXX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ54 CXX, 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 CXX registered?

GJ54 CXX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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