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NY08 ACZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,115 mi
Last recorded145,115 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 ACZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 145,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and heat shield slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Abs ring and wiring slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall, and cut slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 145,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 134,883 miles

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

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2018 134,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 124,535 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside each

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,901 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,938 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,078 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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NY08 ACZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NY08 ACZ, 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 NY08 ACZ registered?

NY08 ACZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is NY08 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 ACZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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