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CV58 VHY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,617 mi
Last recorded100,617 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 VHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 100,617 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 100,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,161 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 83,072 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,308 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 79,268 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 3 Apr 2019 72,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,834 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded.

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 36,718 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust mount starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 21,969 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,969 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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CV58 VHY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV58 VHY, 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

How do I check the history of CV58 VHY?

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What year was CV58 VHY registered?

CV58 VHY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is CV58 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV58 VHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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