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SG58 DNF

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DNF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 95,671 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 88,752 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 3 May 2015 81,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2015 81,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 68,617 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 68,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 65,197 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

unable to see front pads clearly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,425 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks on the outer shoulders

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,861 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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SG58 DNF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG58 DNF, 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 SG58 DNF registered?

SG58 DNF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is SG58 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 DNF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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