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GU54 BXW

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,564 mi
Last recorded146,564 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 BXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2021 146,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 141,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 139,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,573 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and have play in

both front rack ends have play in

coolant on minimum

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in engine mount

Fail 3 Sep 2018 134,484 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and have play in

both front rack ends have play in

coolant on minimum

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in engine mount

Pass 12 Sep 2017 127,757 miles

handbrake high o-s-r brake slighty seized n-s-f cv boot poor condition n-s-r tyre low on edge n-s-r child seat fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,738 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 115,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,774 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,768 miles

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,613 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2012 80,613 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,834 miles

number plate lights red

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads appear worn

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

number plate lights red

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,690 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)

advise front tracking

Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,937 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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GU54 BXW is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU54 BXW, 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 GU54 BXW registered?

GU54 BXW is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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