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SC08 RGV

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,331 mi
Last recorded120,331 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 RGV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2022 120,331 miles

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

Offside Front outer constant velocity joint rubber boot cover starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated (rear silencer outer skin) coming away

Fail 25 Jul 2022 120,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer constant velocity joint rubber boot cover starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated (rear silencer outer skin) coming away

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 114,244 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 109,473 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,673 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,761 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,974 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 47,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,946 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,354 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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SC08 RGV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 SC08 RGV, 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 SC08 RGV registered?

SC08 RGV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SC08 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 RGV 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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