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EX08 VVN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,299 mi
Last recorded155,299 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 155,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 141,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 92,766 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 92,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,708 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 84,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber insurcure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,750 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 69,750 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre low and cracking

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,477 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2016 63,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,831 miles

both rear tyres getting low and cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,831 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low and cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,266 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall (nearing limit).

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,158 miles

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,832 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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EX08 VVN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX08 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

EX08 VVN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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