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AO58 FZM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,428 mi
Last recorded98,428 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,428 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,915 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 82,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,416 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,180 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,630 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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AO58 FZM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO58 FZM, 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 AO58 FZM registered?

AO58 FZM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is AO58 FZM safe to buy?

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