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ML58 ZYK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,310 mi
Last recorded150,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 ZYK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 150,310 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,805 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 113,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,235 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 87,229 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,880 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

rear silencer excessively corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,555 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 42,969 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 42,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,332 miles

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge, 2-3mm across the centre and slightly perished. 205/55R16

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,172 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,541 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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ML58 ZYK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML58 ZYK, 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 ML58 ZYK registered?

ML58 ZYK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is ML58 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 ZYK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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