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GL54 BHF

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BHF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,431 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,507 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,890 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 39,990 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 39,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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GL54 BHF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL54 BHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL54 BHF registered?

GL54 BHF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is GL54 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 BHF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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