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DU08 FZY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FZY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 114,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 96,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jul 2015 96,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,890 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,636 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 FZY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU08 FZY, 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 DU08 FZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU08 FZY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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