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DV08 UOT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UOT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 97,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear alloy wheel damaged

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,546 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 88,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,282 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2018 83,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2018 80,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge , tyre slightly perished,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, tread perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers, undertrays fitted, limiting view

Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge , tyre slightly perished,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, tread perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level very high,, recommend attention

plastic covers, undertrays fitted, limiting view

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

various plastic covers fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

various plastic covers fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Emissions not tested engine oil not showing on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,572 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

undertrays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,080 miles

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

undertrays fitted, limiting view

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,654 miles

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

engine cover missing

undertrays fitted limiting view, of underside of vehicle

vehicle low of engine oil, had to be topped up before MOT carried out

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,553 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 30,272 miles

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

offsde and nearside front and rear tyre side walls and tread are cracking and splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,046 miles

n/s front tyre some wear on outer tyre wall

Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s front tyre some wear on outer tyre wall

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 UOT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV08 UOT, 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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DV08 UOT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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