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V111 RLS

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,791 mi
Last recorded130,791 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 RLS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 130,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,563 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 100,852 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,348 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine tray hanging loose

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,315 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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V111 RLS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V111 RLS, 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 V111 RLS registered?

V111 RLS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is V111 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 RLS shows 7 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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