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MF58 BUW

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,301 mi
Last recorded124,301 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 BUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 112,844 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED AND CORRODED

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AT REAR

Fail 27 Nov 2017 112,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED AND CORRODED

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AT REAR

N/S/F TYRE LOW PRESSURE AND PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALL ....REPLACE A S A P

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 104,057 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 104,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,920 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,677 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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MF58 BUW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MF58 BUW, 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 MF58 BUW registered?

MF58 BUW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is MF58 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 BUW shows 11 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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