MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front tyres close to wear bars
nearside front linkrod upper dust cover deteriorated
rear exhaust mount supported with cable ties
Exhaust mounts and system is slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front headlamp is slightly damaged
Exhaust mounts and system is slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front headlamp is slightly damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 VAA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 VK08 VAA, 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 VK08 VAA registered?
VK08 VAA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2008.
Is VK08 VAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK08 VAA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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