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EX08 JZU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,342 mi
Last recorded89,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 JZU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 73,796 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 67,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre @ 2mm and edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Front tyre @ 2mm and edges worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 67,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre @ 2mm and edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Front tyre @ 2mm and edges worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,419 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

age cracks to nearside rear tyre

all brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear doors scuffed

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,047 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear doors scuffed

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,527 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread 205/55/R16V

slight oil leak from engine area

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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EX08 JZU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX08 JZU, 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 EX08 JZU registered?

EX08 JZU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is EX08 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 JZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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