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GL04 TYB

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 TYB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,039 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front +rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 129,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front +rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,633 miles

Engine management light wont go out.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

n/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 101,633 miles

Engine management light wont go out.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,302 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,519 miles

Advise, rust on all brake discs.

Pass 18 May 2010 62,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,203 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 41,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,773 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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GL04 TYB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL04 TYB, 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 GL04 TYB registered?

GL04 TYB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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