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FL08 WTZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,183 mi
Last recorded140,183 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 WTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 140,183 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling off

low emissions to clean to test

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 124,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,206 miles

front brake disc's worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,112 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,257 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 85,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,001 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arms ball joints

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

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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FL08 WTZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL08 WTZ, 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 FL08 WTZ registered?

FL08 WTZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FL08 WTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 WTZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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