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NV08 HJK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,221 mi
Last recorded186,221 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 HJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 186,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wings slight corrosion but no sharp edges

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2023 182,894 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 181,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 180,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 176,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 173,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 163,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 150,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 132,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2013 91,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 65,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,954 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 43,954 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NV08 HJK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NV08 HJK, 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 NV08 HJK registered?

NV08 HJK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is NV08 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 HJK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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