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CE08 JYX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 JYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 69,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,861 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,176 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,114 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Light corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,955 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,554 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,489 miles

Sill & underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,044 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,085 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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CE08 JYX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE08 JYX, 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 CE08 JYX registered?

CE08 JYX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is CE08 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 JYX shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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