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GB04 PJB

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,647 mi
Last recorded118,647 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB04 PJB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,647 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 115,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 115,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,858 miles

minor corrosion in centre and rear exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,473 miles

front brake pads slightly over hanging the brake discs. all working as it should but looks like wrong size discs fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 96,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,842 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,820 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,521 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm and perished/cracking (205/55 16V)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 81,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm and perished/cracking (205/55 16V)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,194 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,791 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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GB04 PJB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GB04 PJB, 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 GB04 PJB registered?

GB04 PJB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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