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BG58 ZSZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,963 mi
Last recorded99,963 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,963 miles

Front tyre size across axle different to tyre size across rear axle

Reverse light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 81,925 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))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,747 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,007 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,097 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 56,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,311 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BG58 ZSZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 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 BG58 ZSZ, 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 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG58 ZSZ registered?

BG58 ZSZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is BG58 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 ZSZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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