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DU08 FYZ

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,132 mi
Last recorded141,132 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 141,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 125,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 108,969 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,561 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right h7 bulb and beam reflector kit (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,041 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 17,041 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,041 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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DU08 FYZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU08 FYZ, 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 DU08 FYZ registered?

DU08 FYZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 FYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 FYZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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