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GY54 MLJ

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,268 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 May 2017 112,099 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp unit in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear lamp unit in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,451 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have movement

Brake servo pipe is wearing on loom casing in engine bay

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5 [205/55/16v]

Rear coil springs are becoming corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 105,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake servo pipe is wearing on loom casing in engine bay

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5 [205/55/16v]

Rear coil springs are becoming corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,487 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 99,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 82,989 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,123 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,574 miles

both front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,378 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 47,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,537 miles

front number plate stained slightly

nearside front brake hose not secured to strut

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,188 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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GY54 MLJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY54 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

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

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