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RF08 EPK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,491 mi
Last recorded51,491 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EPK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 51,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 47,895 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,898 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,963 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2022 36,945 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,721 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,982 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 30,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,686 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,451 miles

car as rear body damage

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,497 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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RF08 EPK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF08 EPK, 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 RF08 EPK registered?

RF08 EPK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is RF08 EPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 EPK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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