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SV08 OYX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,796 mi
Last recorded111,796 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,796 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 111,796 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,720 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,663 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2016 67,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 46,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,981 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,175 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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SV08 OYX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV08 OYX, 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 SV08 OYX registered?

SV08 OYX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is SV08 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 OYX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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