CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG58 ZFM

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,820 mi
Last recorded145,820 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 ZFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 145,820 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to wear indicators

slight brake imbalance at parking brake

Fail 18 Aug 2022 145,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to wear indicators

slight brake imbalance at parking brake

Pass 30 Aug 2021 131,546 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 131,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear disc corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,829 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Aug 2020 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside rear tyre close to limit wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 109,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 109,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 99,078 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,516 miles

Rear both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,567 miles

signs of oil leak at bottom of engine

Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,567 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

signs of oil leak at bottom of engine

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,085 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,140 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG58 ZFM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZFM, 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

How do I check the history of SG58 ZFM?

You can check the full history of SG58 ZFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG58 ZFM registered?

SG58 ZFM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is SG58 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 ZFM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG58 ZFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG58 ZFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.