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MA08 OFM

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 85,687 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,825 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front top strut mounting

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,800 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OFM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA08 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

MA08 OFM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MA08 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 OFM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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