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RV58 JWJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,724 mi
Last recorded144,724 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 JWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EGDE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 144,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EGDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 135,384 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FROM SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 135,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn LOWER CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD - VIRTUALLY ILLEGAL - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,639 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 122,639 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,744 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 104,063 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 96,884 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,484 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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RV58 JWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RV58 JWJ, 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 RV58 JWJ registered?

RV58 JWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RV58 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 JWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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