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BD58 MVO

2008 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,207 mi
Last recorded140,207 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 MVO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,207 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,479 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,866 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 106,378 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 100,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,599 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Aug 2015 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 88,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,802 miles

brake disc corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,971 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 78,971 miles

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

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

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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BD58 MVO is a 2008 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD58 MVO, 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 BD58 MVO?

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What year was BD58 MVO registered?

BD58 MVO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is BD58 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD58 MVO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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