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FY08 BCZ

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,289 mi
Last recorded115,289 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BCZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 105,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 96,799 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 96,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 88,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2023 88,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2022 82,056 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2022 82,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2021 75,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 72,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 72,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 63,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISH CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 63,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISH CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 54,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,061 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre [not down to cords]

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,244 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,880 miles

nsf tyre has a chunk from the side wall but not exposing chords

Fail 22 Apr 2013 19,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre has a chunk from the side wall but not exposing chords

Pass 4 May 2012 14,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,028 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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FY08 BCZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FY08 BCZ, 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 FY08 BCZ registered?

FY08 BCZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FY08 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 BCZ shows 22 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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