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CE08 NWV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,603 mi
Last recorded140,603 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 NWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,603 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 140,603 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,145 miles

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 5 Jan 2022 130,140 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 20 Oct 2018 122,044 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 108,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,377 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,566 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,635 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NWV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE08 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

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

Is CE08 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 NWV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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