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RV58 NRN

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 NRN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 60,012 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 60,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 35,270 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

note condition of o/s n/s rewa and o/s front tyre walls

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,744 miles

note condition of o/s n/s rewa and o/s front tyre walls

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 NRN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV58 NRN, 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 NRN registered?

RV58 NRN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is RV58 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 NRN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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