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OU58 WPZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 84,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,800 miles

Front both cv outer boots cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 55,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,144 miles

No emissions detected on free acceleration test

No tow ball/hitch fitted at time of test

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Fail 12 Jul 2021 51,144 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

No emissions detected on free acceleration test

No tow ball/hitch fitted at time of test

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,668 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reversing lamp inop

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Fail 15 Jul 2020 48,655 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reversing lamp inop

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,055 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 46,054 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,192 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Aug 2018 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,329 miles

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

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

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

child seats fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

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

child seats fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Zero emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions detected

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,053 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,178 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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OU58 WPZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU58 WPZ, 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 OU58 WPZ registered?

OU58 WPZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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The MOT history for OU58 WPZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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