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BJ58 ZDD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZDD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,573 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise handbrake service only just met

backing plates corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 87,571 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))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise handbrake service only just met

backing plates corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 75,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,091 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,672 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 63,672 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,734 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 29,646 miles

manufacturers floor and engine guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,951 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 11,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,367 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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BJ58 ZDD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ58 ZDD, 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 BJ58 ZDD registered?

BJ58 ZDD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 ZDD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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