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RV08 OVY

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,124 miles

Clutch obviously worn.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,390 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,649 miles

wheels marked.front brake pads getting low required very soon

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,651 miles

front break approx 50% worn

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,988 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in wall.n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,341 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 OVY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

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

Is RV08 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 OVY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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