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GJ54 YZD

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,012 mi
Last recorded141,012 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 141,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 138,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 138,334 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs cover plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 127,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 117,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,555 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,703 miles

Child Seats Fitted Rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,729 miles

Front Discs Badly Corroded

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Rear Discs Badly Corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,045 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,488 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 YZD is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

GJ54 YZD is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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