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RV08 OVP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,709 miles

NSF brake binding slightly

NSF shock corroding

both front hub assemblies corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 78,709 miles

NSF brake binding slightly

NSF shock corroding

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front hub assemblies corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,192 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 78,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

vehicle very corroded underneath ( front and rear)

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,276 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 77,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,532 miles

Slight bind both rear brakes, probably lack of use

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,636 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 73,636 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,853 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,853 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,901 miles

all tyres close to wear bands.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres close to wear bands.

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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RV08 OVP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RV08 OVP, 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 RV08 OVP?

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What year was RV08 OVP registered?

RV08 OVP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is RV08 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 OVP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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