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EX08 VVJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,471 mi
Last recorded115,471 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,471 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,015 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,692 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar link gaiter split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration bulb

Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,894 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,894 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,402 miles

offside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,416 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,437 miles

damage to O/S/rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,532 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)

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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EX08 VVJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX08 VVJ, 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 EX08 VVJ registered?

EX08 VVJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is EX08 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 VVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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