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GD08 MZO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,405 mi
Last recorded147,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 MZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 147,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,822 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 117,043 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2024 116,138 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,838 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,938 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,218 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,592 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,468 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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GD08 MZO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD08 MZO, 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 GD08 MZO registered?

GD08 MZO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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