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DF08 HZL

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HZL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,647 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,647 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all exhaust brackets corroded

both front tyres worn on the legal limit

intercooler pipe loose

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,492 miles

all exhaust brackets corroded

both front tyres worn on the legal limit

intercooler pipe loose

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,614 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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DF08 HZL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF08 HZL, 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 DF08 HZL registered?

DF08 HZL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DF08 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 HZL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF08 HZL have outstanding finance?

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