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EK08 MJV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,357 mi
Last recorded161,357 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 161,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 161,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 144,463 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 6 Feb 2023 144,463 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Feb 2022 130,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,669 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Jan 2020 115,850 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,669 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspections

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,478 miles

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

both rear Tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear Tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm tread and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,890 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,052 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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EK08 MJV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK08 MJV, 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 EK08 MJV registered?

EK08 MJV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 MJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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