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DE08 CVA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,793 mi
Last recorded51,793 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,793 miles

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

Rear both tyres - outer walls perished

Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both tyres - outer walls perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer wall

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,946 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 16,946 miles

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

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

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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DE08 CVA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 CVA, 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 DE08 CVA registered?

DE08 CVA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 August 2008.

Is DE08 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 CVA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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