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GJ54 CZV

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 CZV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 113,185 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 113,185 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front top dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2024 113,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forwardmost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in very poor condition on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 108,262 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 103,216 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 102,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,936 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 79,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 79,647 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil level low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (size 205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear lower bumper slightly damage

Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 56,456 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,727 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 53,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,755 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres nearing legal wear limit

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,871 miles

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

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

tip of nearside rear coil spring fractured

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,603 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 10,603 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 CZV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CZV, 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 CZV registered?

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

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