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VO08 WLB

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,481 mi
Last recorded162,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WLB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 162,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 162,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 155,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 155,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,618 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 WLB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO08 WLB, 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 VO08 WLB registered?

VO08 WLB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VO08 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 WLB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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