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OV58 VNF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 VNF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,356 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 110,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,165 miles

advise clutch very juddery

advise front reg plate condition

advise lower arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2020 102,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise clutch very juddery

advise front reg plate condition

advise lower arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,989 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 90,989 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,463 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 77,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,234 miles

Engine Oil Below Minimum!! added 1 Litre Oil.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 64,234 miles

Engine Oil Below Minimum!! added 1 Litre Oil.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,907 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,216 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 45,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,733 miles

Engine Oil Level on Minimumm.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cuts on f/n/s tyre wall but not down to cords

Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,585 miles

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

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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OV58 VNF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OV58 VNF, 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 OV58 VNF registered?

OV58 VNF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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The MOT history for OV58 VNF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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