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GV08 EZM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,506 mi
Last recorded172,506 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 172,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriated and outer skin flakeing

rear exhaust support bracket broken

steering feels knotchy on lock to lock test

underside of engine wet with oil

undertay deteriated and loose

Fail 9 May 2024 172,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriated and outer skin flakeing

rear exhaust support bracket broken

steering feels knotchy on lock to lock test

underside of engine wet with oil

undertay deteriated and loose

Pass 19 May 2023 167,114 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken not affecting security of exhaust system

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin missing

Pass 31 May 2022 162,188 miles

osf nsf headlamps lenses crazed

rear back box exhaust deteriating and outer skin flakeing to also include rear bracket broken

steering feels knotchy on lock to lock test

Fail 31 May 2022 162,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

osf nsf headlamps lenses crazed

rear back box exhaust deteriating and outer skin flakeing to also include rear bracket broken

steering feels knotchy on lock to lock test

Pass 16 Jun 2021 157,790 miles

offside and nearside front headlamps only just met headlamp aim criteria lenses crazed

rear exhaust box badly deteriated and outer skin missing in plasces

rear exhaust support bracket broken tied up with wire

steering very knotchy on lock to lock test

Fail 16 Jun 2021 157,788 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to centre section sleave badly deteriated and clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed by tow bar plate (0.1 (b))

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

Front lock to lock test very knotchy

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper slightly smeary

offside and nearside front headlamps only just met headlamp aim criteria lenses crazed

rear exhaust box badly deteriated and outer skin missing in plasces

rear exhaust support bracket broken tied up with wire

steering very knotchy on lock to lock test

Pass 4 Jun 2020 153,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play and feels knotchy

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing and deteriating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses crazed and deteriated

rear exhaust box deteriated and outer skin flakeing also very corroded

rear exhaust support bracket broken

steering feels knotchy on lock to lock test

Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box bracket and box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 148,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box bracket and box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 143,509 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 137,871 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach to the cords.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 132,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 82,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 69,788 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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GV08 EZM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV08 EZM, 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 GV08 EZM registered?

GV08 EZM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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