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GU08 XHY

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,723 mi
Last recorded204,723 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 204,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 190,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2024 165,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 130,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,140 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 129,140 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

advise immediate replacement of tyres

induction pipe insecure

oil level found to be low .topped up during pre test checks

undertray insecure reattached

Fail 29 Aug 2019 121,632 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

advise immediate replacement of tyres

induction pipe insecure

oil level found to be low .topped up during pre test checks

undertray insecure reattached

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,331 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn, lipped and corroded

rear discs worn, lipped and corroded

wipers smear

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn, lipped and corroded

rear discs worn, lipped and corroded

wipers smear

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,672 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r exhaust hanger corroded/weak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 55,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 55,176 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,266 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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GU08 XHY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GU08 XHY, 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 GU08 XHY registered?

GU08 XHY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GU08 XHY safe to buy?

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