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NU58 FJE

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,614 mi
Last recorded166,614 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 FJE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 166,614 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 166,593 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 158,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 146,191 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 140,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,822 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox corroded (no leaks)

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

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

Rear inner brake pads not visable

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,913 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox corroded (no leaks)

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

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

Rear inner brake pads not visable

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake appears to have been sticking

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level just above the minimum mark

offside front tyre 2.5mm

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

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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NU58 FJE is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU58 FJE, 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 NU58 FJE registered?

NU58 FJE is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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