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DE58 BSY

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BSY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2024 92,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,207 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector cracked

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2023 84,207 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 74,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,422 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking/weeping

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 17 Nov 2020 55,419 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking/weeping

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2019 53,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,225 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 39,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,180 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 31,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,605 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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DE58 BSY is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 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 Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE58 BSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE58 BSY registered?

DE58 BSY is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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