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DV08 UOL

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,916 mi
Last recorded84,916 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UOL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,916 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing lose too limit. (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,291 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,291 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust weak at the rear

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,483 miles

exhaust weak at the rear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,899 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,905 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DV08 UOL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV08 UOL, 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 DV08 UOL registered?

DV08 UOL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is DV08 UOL safe to buy?

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