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GJ54 YYB

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YYB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,571 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 88,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,271 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,531 miles

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

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 YYB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

Is GJ54 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ54 YYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ54 YYB have outstanding finance?

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