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GM04 MHN

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,687 mi
Last recorded107,687 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,687 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,396 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2016 101,396 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,094 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,713 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 MHN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GM04 MHN, 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 GM04 MHN registered?

GM04 MHN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is GM04 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 MHN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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