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EX08 VVS

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VVS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 119,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,467 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 51,467 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,948 miles

small crack n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,788 miles

both front tyres very slight cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,358 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 34,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,769 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

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

Rear brake discs are worn.

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs.

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 VVS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVS, 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

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What year was EX08 VVS registered?

EX08 VVS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is EX08 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 VVS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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