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GP04 TPU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 TPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 146,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 142,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 139,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,406 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 130,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 120,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 118,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 100,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,558 miles

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,290 miles

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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GP04 TPU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP04 TPU, 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 GP04 TPU registered?

GP04 TPU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is GP04 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP04 TPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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