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GJ08 SRU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 99,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,105 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,104 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,870 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre has a flat spot & is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,862 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre has a flat spot & is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Gaiters on both front anti roll bar links are deteriorating.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Gaiters on both front anti roll bar links are deteriorating.

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,048 miles

Cover is missing on centre rear seat belt receiver.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s rear brake disc is worn.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cover is missing on centre rear seat belt receiver.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

O/s rear brake disc is worn.

O/s rear brake pads are worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,993 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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GJ08 SRU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ08 SRU, 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 GJ08 SRU registered?

GJ08 SRU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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