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JHZ 9348

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,140 mi
Last recorded150,140 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 9348
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 143,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 143,947 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,855 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,555 miles

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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JHZ 9348 is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JHZ 9348, 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 JHZ 9348 registered?

JHZ 9348 is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is JHZ 9348 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHZ 9348 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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