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DE58 OCD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,364 mi
Last recorded73,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 OCD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,141 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,182 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 48,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,938 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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DE58 OCD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE58 OCD, 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 DE58 OCD registered?

DE58 OCD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DE58 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 OCD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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