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VO08 CCK

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,928 mi
Last recorded153,928 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 CCK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 153,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 142,991 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2023 142,989 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2023 142,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (front of sub frame) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn U shaped arms on offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 135,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,240 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,611 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 88,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,295 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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VO08 CCK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO08 CCK, 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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VO08 CCK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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