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CK08 MVJ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,892 mi
Last recorded59,892 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 MVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,892 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 59,892 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 57,698 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 57,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 51,693 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 51,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,028 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 46,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 39,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,780 miles

Front Brake Pads Getting Low.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake Pads Getting Low.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,933 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2013 23,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,787 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 MVJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVJ, 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

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What year was CK08 MVJ registered?

CK08 MVJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is CK08 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 MVJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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