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GJ54 CYE

2004 Seat Altea

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,581 mi
Last recorded138,581 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 CYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,624 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 118,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,542 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear on nearside rear tyre inner tread

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,984 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 108,984 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,162 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,162 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,696 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

o/s/f outer brake pad deteriorating

o/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 30 Nov 2012 102,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f outer brake pad deteriorating

o/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,586 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 88,586 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,732 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 77,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has crack on inner wall offside rear disc corroded E M L on

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,404 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,403 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,839 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 52,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,164 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 CYE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol 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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

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

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