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CX08 XCJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,190 mi
Last recorded163,190 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XCJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 163,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight leak also (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 163,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight leak also (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 151,673 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both leaking recommend replaced 2-3 months (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 151,673 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both leaking recommend replaced 2-3 months (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,329 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 130,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,685 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 119,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,966 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly/overheated????

Fail 15 Aug 2019 108,966 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear brakes binding slightly/overheated????

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend discs/pads replaced approx 4/5000 miles!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace both approx 3-4000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges!! replace 3/4000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend discs/pads replaced approx 4/5000 miles!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace both approx 3-4000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges!! replace 3/4000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,534 miles

2 rear tyres wearing out of shape/worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,534 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 rear tyres wearing out of shape/worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,994 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)

o/s/r rear tyre wearing out of shape/inside edge wearing.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,706 miles

engine covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,706 miles

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

engine covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,171 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,357 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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CX08 XCJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX08 XCJ, 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.

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What year was CX08 XCJ registered?

CX08 XCJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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