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GY54 MLF

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,266 mi
Last recorded178,266 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MLF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 178,266 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 178,226 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 177,389 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 172,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 159,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 143,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 117,980 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 117,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 66,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2009 66,503 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,393 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,393 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 MLF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLF, 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 GY54 MLF registered?

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

Is GY54 MLF safe to buy?

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