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CV58 VUX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,675 mi
Last recorded104,675 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 VUX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,675 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,567 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 98,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,822 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 21 Nov 2022 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,666 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise condition of silencer box corroded

offside front wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,666 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise condition of silencer box corroded

offside front wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise condition of silencer box corroded

advise n/s outer cv boot slight split

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,908 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,682 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,982 miles

back box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,172 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,545 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VUX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUX, 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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What year was CV58 VUX registered?

CV58 VUX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is CV58 VUX safe to buy?

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