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BV08 ZRL

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,164 mi
Last recorded127,164 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZRL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

locking mechanism outer casing missing on rear center seat belt

Fail 19 Jun 2014 119,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

locking mechanism outer casing missing on rear center seat belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,925 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,256 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKES DISCS & PADS ARE WORN

STRONG ADVISE ON THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC CLIP - MISSING

Fail 20 Mar 2012 113,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKES DISCS & PADS ARE WORN

STRONG ADVISE ON THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC CLIP - MISSING

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,692 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 99,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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BV08 ZRL is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 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 Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 ZRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV08 ZRL registered?

BV08 ZRL is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BV08 ZRL safe to buy?

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