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VLZ 6150

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,950 mi
Last recorded98,950 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 6150
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 98,950 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 86,059 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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VLZ 6150 is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VLZ 6150, 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 VLZ 6150?

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What year was VLZ 6150 registered?

VLZ 6150 is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VLZ 6150 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 6150 shows 3 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.

Does VLZ 6150 have outstanding finance?

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