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GL54 JFA

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,639 mi
Last recorded92,639 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 JFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre seat belt stork outer cover missing

fault light on dash on

rear brakes have slight bind when jacked up

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,254 miles

Centre rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear centre seat belt storck outer cover missing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear centre seat belt storck outer cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre seat belt catch cover missing

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,387 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,201 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 43,201 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,970 miles

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

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

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 JFA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 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 JFA, 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 21 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 JFA registered?

GL54 JFA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is GL54 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 JFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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