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CA08 XXY

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,187 mi
Last recorded180,187 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 180,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 176,084 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 175,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 171,036 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled

Fail 14 Nov 2016 170,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled

Rear number plate dirty and becoming hard to read.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 152,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 152,617 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 118,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 107,973 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,548 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XXY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 CA08 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

CA08 XXY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is CA08 XXY safe to buy?

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