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2008 SEAT ALTEA
General Information
- Registration OV58LTJ
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALTEA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 12 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,752 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
- Exhaust Back Box Heavily deteriorated outer skin
11 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust Back Box Heavily deteriorated outer skin
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,436 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust Back Box Heavily deteriorated outer skin
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick suspected seized caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened suspected seized caliper (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust Back Box Heavily deteriorated outer skin
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,072 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,679 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023 29 Jun 202631 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake drum back plate insecure FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES RUBBING ON DISCS (1.1.14 (d)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,849 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cut not deep enough to reach cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,457 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021 29 Jun 20269 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,164 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust tail box outer skin deterioated
28 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,580 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2018 29 Jun 202628 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,580 MI
29 Jun 202615 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,387 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,778 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- engine management light on
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- engine management light on
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,773 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,806 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2014 29 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,621 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 29 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,087 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 29 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OV58LTJ was registered on 2008-10-23
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