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DA08 FZD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,454 mi
Last recorded83,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,454 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 83,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 69,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,858 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 May 2013 58,140 miles

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

osr tyre has a small cut to the outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2012 54,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,046 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 52,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA08 FZD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DA08 FZD, 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 DA08 FZD registered?

DA08 FZD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DA08 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 FZD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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