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YY54 GFX

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,543 mi
Last recorded124,543 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 GFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise covers under car

advise engine man/light on

advise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,759 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

DVISE REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROCKIN AND LEAKING AT EXHAUST

Fail 21 Dec 2015 113,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

DVISE REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROCKIN AND LEAKING AT EXHAUST

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 103,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,975 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 heat sheld at rear

advise o/s/f wiper

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,555 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 71,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,856 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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YY54 GFX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY54 GFX, 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 YY54 GFX registered?

YY54 GFX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YY54 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 GFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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