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AO08 CFV

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,838 mi
Last recorded184,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 184,838 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 161,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 141,766 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS PITTED

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 136,486 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 136,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak NOT TESTED DUE TO LEAK (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle SLOW ON AND OFF WITH SLIGHT BRAKE BIND (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,809 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 105,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,487 miles

all four tyres perished and loosing shape

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,905 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 CFV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO08 CFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 CFV registered?

AO08 CFV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 CFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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