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MV08 GWP

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 GWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 70,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,067 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 70,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroding on edges

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,371 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,899 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,411 miles

NSR child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust back box corroded slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

Rear exhaust back box corroded slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,594 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 46,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,208 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 6 Jun 2012 28,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,310 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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MV08 GWP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MV08 GWP, 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 MV08 GWP registered?

MV08 GWP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is MV08 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 GWP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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