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DE08 UXG

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,709 mi
Last recorded65,709 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 65,709 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 65,709 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 65,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 36,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,866 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,140 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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DE08 UXG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE08 UXG, 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 DE08 UXG registered?

DE08 UXG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DE08 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 UXG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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