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FH08 BRZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BRZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 129,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 126,981 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2022 125,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 116,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 107,479 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 66,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FH08 BRZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH08 BRZ, 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 FH08 BRZ registered?

FH08 BRZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 BRZ safe to buy?

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