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EO08 UOX

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,817 mi
Last recorded136,817 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UOX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,817 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 136,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 123,823 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,286 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 110,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,767 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,331 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,332 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,748 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,937 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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EO08 UOX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO08 UOX, 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 EO08 UOX registered?

EO08 UOX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EO08 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 UOX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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