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DG08 XFB

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,367 mi
Last recorded114,367 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,367 miles

Emmissions near Max. limit

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV JOINT ~CLICKING~ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINER COLLAR CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,367 miles

Emmissions near Max. limit

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV JOINT ~CLICKING~ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINER COLLAR CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,522 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 103,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD LOW / CRACKED - DAMAGED ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ASSYMETRIC TYRE - INNER WALL ON OUTER (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN INNER EDGE / CRAKED ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (aero) (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight perishing

both rear tyres have the edges scrubbed

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre has slight perishing

offside front tyre has the edge scrubbed

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,628 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing on side walls

both rear tyres perishing

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,313 miles

205 x55 x16 v

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)

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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DG08 XFB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG08 XFB, 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 DG08 XFB registered?

DG08 XFB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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