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GK58 ZGZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,187 mi
Last recorded152,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 ZGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 152,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,543 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 131,543 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 123,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 103,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 84,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,913 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,913 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2014 66,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 59,543 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 54,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2012 54,478 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,432 miles

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

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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GK58 ZGZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK58 ZGZ, 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 GK58 ZGZ registered?

GK58 ZGZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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