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MJ08 YHD

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YHD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 114,263 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 114,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 109,336 miles

o/s n/s front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,242 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 98,566 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,622 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 27 Apr 2015 76,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,566 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,566 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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MJ08 YHD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MJ08 YHD, 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 MJ08 YHD registered?

MJ08 YHD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MJ08 YHD safe to buy?

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