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CA08 XXT

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,004 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 81,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light inop

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,716 miles

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,805 miles

uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,396 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 14 Jun 2012 25,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,835 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CA08 XXT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 CA08 XXT, 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 CA08 XXT registered?

CA08 XXT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 XXT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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