CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK08 UCD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,907 mi
Last recorded154,907 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 154,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine warning lamp on

windscreen washers poor

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 21 Dec 2019 149,722 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2018 137,679 miles

Offside Rear Passenger door has intermittent lock fault - doesn't always open

Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,808 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge - 205/55/16

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Doesn't seriously affect drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 127,808 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge - 205/55/16

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Doesn't seriously affect drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,220 miles

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,923 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,712 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,090 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK08 UCD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK08 UCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK08 UCD?

You can check the full history of EK08 UCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK08 UCD registered?

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

Is EK08 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 UCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK08 UCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK08 UCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.