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NX58 UZA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,551 mi
Last recorded113,551 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 UZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 113,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 107,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,359 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,477 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Offside front and centre rear buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,945 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,888 miles

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 21 Nov 2015 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,629 miles

Reverse lamp broken,

Fail 10 Oct 2013 32,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Reverse lamp broken,

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,080 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 28,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,852 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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NX58 UZA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NX58 UZA, 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 NX58 UZA registered?

NX58 UZA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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