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NA08 EWS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,244 mi
Last recorded73,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 EWS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 73,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 67,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,416 miles

centre O/S under tray damp, unable to fully inspect without removing covers

Fail 5 Aug 2024 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

centre O/S under tray damp, unable to fully inspect without removing covers

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 58,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Droplink broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,178 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 54,177 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,159 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 48,159 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,132 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 42,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 17,817 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 17,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2015 16,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2012 11,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NA08 EWS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA08 EWS, 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 NA08 EWS registered?

NA08 EWS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is NA08 EWS safe to buy?

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