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GK08 TXU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,441 mi
Last recorded149,441 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 TXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,441 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 141,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted obscuring sills

underbody trays fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 141,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f seatbelt receiver cover missing

o/s/r light lens damaged

sill covers fitted obscuring sills

underbody trays fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 128,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,765 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,840 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 TXU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK08 TXU, 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

How do I check the history of GK08 TXU?

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What year was GK08 TXU registered?

GK08 TXU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GK08 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 TXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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