MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
outer sills covered
rear exh rusty
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust in poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
font and rear brake discs lipped
How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?
Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE08 CSO is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DE08 CSO, 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 DE08 CSO registered?
DE08 CSO is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 15 August 2008.
Is DE08 CSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE08 CSO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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