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GY54 MKK

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,125 mi
Last recorded126,125 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MKK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,125 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 126,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [cracked] (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake back plates corroded [both sides]

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,975 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective [both] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear brake back plates corroded [both]

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Fail 25 Mar 2021 121,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective [both] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded [both]

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 31 Mar 2020 118,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged [wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded [both]

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,158 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively [both] (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing edge

Nearside Rear wall scrubbed [tyre]

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seat belts not checked due to contents tested as presented

under floor plastic protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively [both] (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing edge

Nearside Rear wall scrubbed [tyre]

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seat belts not checked due to contents tested as presented

under floor plastic protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

slight knocking noise o/s/f advs further investigation (under load)

slight tyre noise (rear) on road test advs further investigation

Fail 5 Mar 2018 108,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front wheel bearings not tested (binding brakes)

front brake pads overheated advs change

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,085 miles

Oil leak ()

fan belt slack on idle and noisey from pulley area advs further investigation

Fail 6 Mar 2017 103,026 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

fan belt slack on idle and noisey from pulley area advs further investigation

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 66,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,946 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,316 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,314 miles

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

front number plate water ingress

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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GY54 MKK is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GY54 MKK, 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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GY54 MKK is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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