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MA08 OFH

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OFH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 110,691 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,120 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 106,120 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,986 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 77,986 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 61,998 miles

Central Rear REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE BOLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 61,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE BOLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 58,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,694 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 May 2017 49,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking/perished

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking/perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre valve cracking/perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 49,141 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tire is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tire is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tire is worn on the inner edge and cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,947 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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MA08 OFH 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 76.2%.

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 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 MA08 OFH, 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 MA08 OFH registered?

MA08 OFH is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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