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143,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired wing sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/ r wearing inner edge slightly and o/s /f wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
O/S front tyre worn on inner edge.
rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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CV08 MKN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 CV08 MKN, 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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CV08 MKN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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