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EN57 XOM

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,676 mi
Last recorded119,676 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 XOM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 119,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 119,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,155 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 106,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 99,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,866 miles

corrosion to exhaust silencer and brackets

Fail 6 Feb 2018 78,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust silencer and brackets

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,085 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,675 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,170 miles

ns washer jet partly blocked

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,858 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,977 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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EN57 XOM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey 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 EN57 XOM, 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 EN57 XOM registered?

EN57 XOM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is EN57 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 XOM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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