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EK08 SGZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,884 mi
Last recorded75,884 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,884 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,636 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,636 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,453 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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EK08 SGZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK08 SGZ, 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 EK08 SGZ registered?

EK08 SGZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EK08 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 SGZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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