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GK08 CAX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 CAX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 120,531 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 120,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 120,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 114,866 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,595 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,869 miles

under tray fitted unable to complete inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,180 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,960 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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GK08 CAX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK08 CAX, 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 GK08 CAX registered?

GK08 CAX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is GK08 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 CAX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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