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WF08 UCS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,583 mi
Last recorded139,583 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 UCS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 139,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer very rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,331 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2014 105,321 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer very rusty

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

o/s/f lowre arm rear bush split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,292 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

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

Rear exhuast silencer rusty.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,618 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing lower on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WF08 UCS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF08 UCS, 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

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What year was WF08 UCS registered?

WF08 UCS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WF08 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 UCS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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