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LR08 BFZ

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,628 mi
Last recorded149,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 149,628 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 139,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch noisy

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2023 139,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear calliper sticking slightly

clutch noisy

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2022 127,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Jul 2022 127,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Jun 2021 115,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear diff damp

Fail 23 Jun 2021 115,388 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear diff damp

Pass 8 Jul 2020 103,560 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,972 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

all four tyres out of shape

Fail 26 Feb 2014 28,802 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

all four tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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LR08 BFZ is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 BFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR08 BFZ registered?

LR08 BFZ is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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