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WF57 WCT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,013 mi
Last recorded101,013 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 WCT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,013 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,652 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,466 miles

N/S track rod end dust cover perishing

N/S/F seat belt buckle outer cover cracked/broken but affecting the use of the buckle

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

O/S lower ball joint dust cover perishing

O/S/F outer cv boot splitting around outer clip

O/S/F seat belt slightly fraying

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing in tread(N/S/R had a nail in the outer part of the tread/side wall advise replacement 225/50/17)

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff slightly wet of oil

rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drop link upper and lower dust covers) (2.4.G.2)

N/S track rod end dust cover perishing

N/S wiper clear water from screen but leaves smeary

N/S/F OUTER BRAKE PAD HAS PEACE/CHUNCK MISISNG FROM PAD(pads worn over half also discs corroded) ADVISE REPACMENTS

N/S/F seat belt buckle outer cover cracked/broken but affecting the use of the buckle

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

O/S lower ball joint dust cover perishing

O/S/F outer cv boot splitting around outer clip

O/S/F seat belt slightly fraying

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing in tread(N/S/R had a nail in the outer part of the tread/side wall advise replacement 225/50/17)

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff slightly wet of oil

rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,443 miles

FRONT DISCS HAVE HEAVY WEAR, PADS GETTING LOW, INNER FACES FALLING TO PIECES

HEAVY WEAR TO REAR DISCS, CRUMBLING ON OUTER EDGE.

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT DUST BOOT SPLITTING

O/S/F ARB LINK UPPER BOOT SPLITTING

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT SPLITTING AROUND INNER CLIP AND THROWING GREESE

all rear suspension bushes showing signs of age, but no play

rear tyres splitting in treads

Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,443 miles

FRONT DISCS HAVE HEAVY WEAR, PADS GETTING LOW, INNER FACES FALLING TO PIECES

HEAVY WEAR TO REAR DISCS, CRUMBLING ON OUTER EDGE.

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT DUST BOOT SPLITTING

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F ARB LINK UPPER BOOT SPLITTING

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT SPLITTING AROUND INNER CLIP AND THROWING GREESE

all rear suspension bushes showing signs of age, but no play

rear tyres splitting in treads

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,876 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking and starting to go out of shape

Front brake discs have a lip

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,876 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking and starting to go out of shape

Front brake discs have a lip

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,018 miles

o/s/f tyre gettting low

very slight play n/s/f lower link

Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,018 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre gettting low

very slight play n/s/f lower link

Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,874 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,061 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,248 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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WF57 WCT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF57 WCT, 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 WF57 WCT registered?

WF57 WCT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is WF57 WCT safe to buy?

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