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BN58 FMZ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

184,123 mi
Last recorded184,123 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 FMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 184,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 177,825 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 177,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 172,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 166,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 159,766 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 153,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 147,083 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 140,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,477 miles

front wiper blades 1st stages of deteriorating, efficient at test.

rear exhaust 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 128,152 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 128,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r, exhaust mounting degraded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,057 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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BN58 FMZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN58 FMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN58 FMZ registered?

BN58 FMZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is BN58 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 FMZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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