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RV08 OVX

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,334 mi
Last recorded157,334 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 157,334 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 157,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 138,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,559 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,563 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,164 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,927 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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RV08 OVX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RV08 OVX, 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 RV08 OVX registered?

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

Is RV08 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 OVX shows 9 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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