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GJ54 XVX

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,609 mi
Last recorded185,609 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 XVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 185,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 185,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 181,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 177,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,164 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 153,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,818 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,678 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,141 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,333 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,333 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,156 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,371 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,371 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

wipers worn

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,382 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 XVX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

GJ54 XVX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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