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PL57 NWB

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,733 mi
Last recorded98,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 NWB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,733 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 98,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,890 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,447 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

rear wiper smears

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,047 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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PL57 NWB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PL57 NWB, 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 PL57 NWB registered?

PL57 NWB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is PL57 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 NWB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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