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GJ08 TBY

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,240 mi
Last recorded116,240 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 TBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,240 miles

both dip patterns indistinct

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,859 miles

steering wheel cover removed as it moves on wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,857 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

steering wheel cover removed as it moves on wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,241 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn/ corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 63,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs getting worn/ corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,526 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting in vary poor condition (metal)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,681 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 TBY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

GJ08 TBY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is GJ08 TBY safe to buy?

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