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PK08 ZWS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZWS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 169,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 160,225 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 152,131 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 152,131 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 141,895 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 141,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 9 May 2019 129,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 104,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 93,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 77,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,095 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 ZWS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZWS, 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 PK08 ZWS registered?

PK08 ZWS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is PK08 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 ZWS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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