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RA57 ZGJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,711 mi
Last recorded141,711 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 ZGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,364 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,552 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 92,552 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,532 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,449 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 ZGJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

RA57 ZGJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is RA57 ZGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 ZGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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