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DA08 OKS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OKS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 22 Oct 2018 94,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,705 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

wear on nearside rear tyre outer/edge

wear on offside rear tyre inner/edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,559 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 33,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,925 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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DA08 OKS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA08 OKS, 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 DA08 OKS registered?

DA08 OKS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is DA08 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 OKS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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