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GK08 TXN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,874 miles

Front Registration plate number slightly damaged

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 78,874 miles

Front Registration plate number slightly damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,005 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,794 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,822 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 40,822 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 TXN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK08 TXN, 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 GK08 TXN registered?

GK08 TXN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is GK08 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 TXN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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