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RV58 NLF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,447 mi
Last recorded68,447 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 NLF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip not secure

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 65,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,338 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,284 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 57,284 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,145 miles

Child seat fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 38,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 225/45/r17-91w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 225/45/r17-91w (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,524 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,011 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 14,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small stonechips to windscreen

wipers poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,527 miles

small stonechips to windscreen

wipers poor condition

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 NLF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV58 NLF, 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.

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What year was RV58 NLF registered?

RV58 NLF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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