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MF08 ZRU

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ZRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 99,996 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,550 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,389 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low+scrubbing edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,602 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,127 miles

n/s/r tyre tread slight cracking in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,708 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 23,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF08 ZRU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF08 ZRU, 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 MF08 ZRU registered?

MF08 ZRU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MF08 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 ZRU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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