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DA57 ZKR

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ZKR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 65,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,644 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 47,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,926 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,867 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre & n/s/r tyre cracking outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,128 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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DA57 ZKR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DA57 ZKR, 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 DA57 ZKR registered?

DA57 ZKR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is DA57 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 ZKR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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