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DE08 GZX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,983 mi
Last recorded130,983 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 GZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 130,983 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 130,982 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

most suspention part rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 128,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside / worn inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective central and nearside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside / worn inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,450 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 114,450 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S FRONT. NEW BULB FITTED. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,773 miles

Oil leak ()

advise engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,773 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

advise engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,539 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,313 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,068 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 21 Mar 2014 72,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread area

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,260 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,056 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE08 GZX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE08 GZX, 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 DE08 GZX registered?

DE08 GZX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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