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AO08 CFJ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,021 mi
Last recorded101,021 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 101,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,825 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,554 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,118 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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AO08 CFJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO08 CFJ, 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 AO08 CFJ registered?

AO08 CFJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is AO08 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 CFJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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