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RA57 ZGE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 ZGE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter small split

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,013 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,120 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 28,101 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,316 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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RA57 ZGE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RA57 ZGE, 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 RA57 ZGE registered?

RA57 ZGE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RA57 ZGE safe to buy?

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