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GL54 BLZ

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,597 mi
Last recorded97,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BLZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,597 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 91,387 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,155 miles

Airbag light on ! Stonechip in windscreen zone B Offside mirror cover broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Wipers poor condition. Rear brake noisey on application

Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,155 miles

Airbag light on ! Stonechip in windscreen zone B Offside mirror cover broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Wipers poor condition. Rear brake noisey on application

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,239 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,233 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 BLZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GL54 BLZ, 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 GL54 BLZ registered?

GL54 BLZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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