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DE08 UXZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,798 mi
Last recorded139,798 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 139,798 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Window not opening

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

Pass 28 May 2019 124,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 28 May 2019 124,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 28 May 2018 115,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre clamp corroded and loose

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 May 2018 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre clamp corroded and loose

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 108,541 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 102,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 92,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and beginning to perish

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2014 83,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread on limits [1.6mm] and worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear no.plate cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc inner face

Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,461 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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DE08 UXZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE08 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

DE08 UXZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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