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RO57 NKA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 NKA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,546 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 97,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 88,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 42,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,991 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,980 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,579 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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RO57 NKA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO57 NKA, 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

How do I check the history of RO57 NKA?

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What year was RO57 NKA registered?

RO57 NKA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is RO57 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 NKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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