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GM04 MKC

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,153 mi
Last recorded57,153 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 MKC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,153 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,070 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system cat ratting in front pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system cat ratting in front pipe

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,173 miles

air bag light on

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,173 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,966 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,892 miles

osf tyre slight split in sidewall

osr tyre perishing slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2009 36,892 miles

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

osf tyre slight split in sidewall

osr tyre perishing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,169 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,379 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 MKC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GM04 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

GM04 MKC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is GM04 MKC safe to buy?

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