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PK08 ZWD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,606 mi
Last recorded127,606 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZWD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,720 miles

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

Front wheel alignment

Pass 5 Apr 2023 104,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2020 79,559 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))

all brake pipes coated in grease

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,555 miles

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))

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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,276 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,560 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,779 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,508 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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PK08 ZWD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PK08 ZWD, 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 PK08 ZWD registered?

PK08 ZWD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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