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GY54 MLX

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,429 mi
Last recorded95,429 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 95,429 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,976 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult belts.

Front wipers are noisy.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,961 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,961 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,531 miles

e.m.l. & traction warning lamps stay illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,906 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 MLX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY54 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

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

Is GY54 MLX safe to buy?

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