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WM08 WFA

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,756 mi
Last recorded90,756 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 WFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,756 miles

both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,410 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 3 Aug 2018 74,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,753 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,007 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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WM08 WFA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WM08 WFA, 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 WM08 WFA?

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What year was WM08 WFA registered?

WM08 WFA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is WM08 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 WFA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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