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CE08 NWT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,320 mi
Last recorded155,320 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 NWT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 155,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 145,817 miles

Accident damage to nearside doors, no sharp edges at time of test

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Nearside rear brake caliper damp, no leaks visible at time of test

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 145,810 miles

Brake performance not tested due to no oil showing on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Accident damage to nearside doors, no sharp edges at time of test

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine coolant very low and looks like neat water

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Nearside rear brake caliper damp, no leaks visible at time of test

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated very flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 141,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 141,250 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,452 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 118,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,474 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,367 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2012 41,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2011 31,080 miles

disks have surface corrosion

rear tyres (both) slightly mishapen inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

disks have surface corrosion

rear tyres (both) slightly mishapen inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,269 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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CE08 NWT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CE08 NWT, 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 CE08 NWT registered?

CE08 NWT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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