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WF08 ZYE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,249 mi
Last recorded218,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 ZYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 218,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 194,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Dec 2019 194,109 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2018 156,704 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,904 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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WF08 ZYE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

WF08 ZYE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WF08 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 ZYE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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