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AK57 ZWT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,401 mi
Last recorded133,401 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ZWT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 133,401 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 133,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Number of upper and lower covers fitted unable to inspect certain components

Fail 30 Jan 2020 129,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Number of upper and lower covers fitted unable to inspect certain components

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 120,149 miles

Fluid on under tray possible diesel/oil require investigation

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,668 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,314 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,472 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,414 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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AK57 ZWT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK57 ZWT, 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 AK57 ZWT registered?

AK57 ZWT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is AK57 ZWT safe to buy?

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