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CV08 MKN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,956 mi
Last recorded143,956 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 MKN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 143,956 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 143,821 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,348 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 137,298 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,717 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 130,655 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,960 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 118,960 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,727 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,608 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,844 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,236 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,236 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,904 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,993 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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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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