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EN57 XOS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 132,506 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 129,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 125,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,531 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 101,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,751 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,996 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,379 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 60,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,523 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,300 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 XOS 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 88.9%.

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 XOS, 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 EN57 XOS registered?

EN57 XOS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is EN57 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 XOS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN57 XOS have outstanding finance?

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