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SO57 MJF

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,699 mi
Last recorded144,699 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 MJF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 144,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

al rear suspension in early stages of corrosion

both front wings rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 137,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s/front inner wing corroded and wing corroded

rear suspension corroded and subframe

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,391 miles

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion and been covered

Fail 30 Jul 2020 125,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing @ wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,759 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Aug 2018 108,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,165 miles

Unable to check all components due to engine cover & under trays being fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,383 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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SO57 MJF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SO57 MJF, 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 SO57 MJF registered?

SO57 MJF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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