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GM04 KLF

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,128 mi
Last recorded143,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 KLF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,128 miles

rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 143,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension has corrosion

both front tyres slight cracking in tread erea

Pass 3 Jan 2017 143,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 143,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fume retention cover missing from engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2015 137,135 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on inside wall

Pass 20 Jan 2014 130,030 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 120,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,324 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 109,324 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,722 miles

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

front brake imbalance 23% limit 25%

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,752 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,662 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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GM04 KLF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GM04 KLF, 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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GM04 KLF is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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