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MF58 BVS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 BVS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,791 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in and cuts

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,846 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,123 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,272 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,450 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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MF58 BVS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF58 BVS, 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 MF58 BVS registered?

MF58 BVS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is MF58 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 BVS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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