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NX08 TNZ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 TNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,200 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 111,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,004 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 81,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,613 miles

front discs pitting

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,585 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 TNZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 TNZ, 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 NX08 TNZ registered?

NX08 TNZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is NX08 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 TNZ 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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