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SG58 ZFO

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,403 mi
Last recorded126,403 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 ZFO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 126,403 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2023 126,403 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2022 118,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 112,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 112,444 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 106,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,899 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,899 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,662 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,112 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,112 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,293 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,031 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 ZFO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG58 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

SG58 ZFO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is SG58 ZFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 ZFO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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