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GT08 GLT

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,968 mi
Last recorded104,968 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 GLT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 103,593 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing to buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 101,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,302 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in side wall and cord showing (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Tyre size 225/45 YR17

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,344 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,367 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,802 miles

Wiper blades poor.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,852 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GT08 GLT is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GT08 GLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GT08 GLT registered?

GT08 GLT is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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