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OE57 VPM

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VPM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,683 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 82,682 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,576 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 76,576 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 64,753 miles

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

corrosion setting in to vehicle/suspension/axle

diesel heater loose but secure

exhaust deterorated and hanger broken

Fail 18 Jan 2020 64,753 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion setting in to vehicle/suspension/axle

diesel heater loose but secure

exhaust deterorated and hanger broken

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 58,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,343 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 11 Aug 2017 48,343 miles

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,159 miles

front brakes slightly fluctuating but not excesisvely

rear underside exhaust bracket slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Fail 16 Aug 2016 45,159 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes slightly fluctuating but not excesisvely

rear underside exhaust bracket slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,239 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,730 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 22,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,498 miles

park brake lever comes "high".

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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OE57 VPM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OE57 VPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE57 VPM registered?

OE57 VPM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is OE57 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 VPM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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