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EA08 XYJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,402 mi
Last recorded154,402 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 154,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 146,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 137,636 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber hase slightly play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,549 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 124,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,000 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Jun 2018 104,000 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 97,414 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near & offside (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,624 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 9 May 2015 80,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

o/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 64,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,564 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 55,564 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 42,176 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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EA08 XYJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA08 XYJ, 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 EA08 XYJ registered?

EA08 XYJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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