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NX08 PTY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,628 mi
Last recorded127,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 PTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 127,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 122,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,329 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,152 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 78,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,448 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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NX08 PTY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NX08 PTY, 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 NX08 PTY registered?

NX08 PTY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NX08 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 PTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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