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WJ08 NZG

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NZG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 91,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,106 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED N/S AND O/S REAR

Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED N/S AND O/S REAR

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2015 59,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,042 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 47,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,942 miles

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

front and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limts

Fail 22 Feb 2013 35,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limts

Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,323 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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WJ08 NZG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ08 NZG, 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 WJ08 NZG registered?

WJ08 NZG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is WJ08 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 NZG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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