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CK08 GVA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 GVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft slightly corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft slightly corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,586 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 65,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,488 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,110 miles

Front n/s and o/s valve stems slightly deterioriated

Rear n/s and o/s valve stems slightly deterioriated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front n/s and o/s valve stems slightly deterioriated

Rear n/s and o/s valve stems slightly deterioriated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,350 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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CK08 GVA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CK08 GVA, 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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CK08 GVA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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