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CS07 DTS

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,209 mi
Last recorded47,209 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS07 DTS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,209 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 47,147 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 41,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 41,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,821 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 35,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,132 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,837 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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CS07 DTS is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CS07 DTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CS07 DTS registered?

CS07 DTS is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CS07 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS07 DTS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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