CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN58 XZT

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,472 mi
Last recorded122,472 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,472 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 122,472 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,782 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,569 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,330 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 80,330 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,293 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED, PARTIAL SEAT BELT EXAMINATION ONLY

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)

UNDER COVERS AND SILL TRIMS FITTED, PARTIAL EXAMINATION ONLY.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 75,293 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED, PARTIAL SEAT BELT EXAMINATION ONLY

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

UNDER COVERS AND SILL TRIMS FITTED, PARTIAL EXAMINATION ONLY.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,835 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN58 XZT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZT, 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

How do I check the history of BN58 XZT?

You can check the full history of BN58 XZT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN58 XZT registered?

BN58 XZT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BN58 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 XZT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN58 XZT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN58 XZT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.