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OY58 ZVA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,340 mi
Last recorded128,340 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 ZVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,340 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 128,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,341 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,606 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 109,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,479 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,553 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Pass 16 May 2018 89,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,275 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyres cracking all over

Offside Rear Tyre cracking all over

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,560 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,286 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 41,436 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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OY58 ZVA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OY58 ZVA, 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 OY58 ZVA registered?

OY58 ZVA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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