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WU58 VXL

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,783 mi
Last recorded93,783 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 VXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 84,864 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 84,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,878 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,842 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 59,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded center hanger broken

Pass 1 May 2015 54,975 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 54,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,564 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 37,030 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 4 May 2012 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres near legal limit

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front wiper split

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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WU58 VXL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU58 VXL, 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.

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What year was WU58 VXL registered?

WU58 VXL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WU58 VXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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