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FL58 GBZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,094 mi
Last recorded109,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 109,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 103,814 miles

small crack in screen not in view of the road

Pass 16 Apr 2020 99,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,053 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 67,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,260 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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FL58 GBZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL58 GBZ, 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 FL58 GBZ registered?

FL58 GBZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FL58 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 GBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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