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DA08 FZR

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,274 mi
Last recorded176,274 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 176,274 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 171,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 171,275 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 163,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 151,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 137,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,032 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 122,018 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,644 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 113,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low incorrectly fitted bulb (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 May 2016 96,033 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 82,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 70,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,831 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2011 38,343 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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DA08 FZR 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 76.5%.

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 FZR, 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 DA08 FZR registered?

DA08 FZR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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