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DU58 HCP

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 HCP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,051 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,657 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,740 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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DU58 HCP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DU58 HCP, 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

How do I check the history of DU58 HCP?

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What year was DU58 HCP registered?

DU58 HCP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DU58 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 HCP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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