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MJ58 WJE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,584 mi
Last recorded57,584 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 WJE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 57,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 56,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 54,975 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,688 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 49,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,929 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 31,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,098 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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MJ58 WJE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MJ58 WJE, 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 MJ58 WJE registered?

MJ58 WJE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is MJ58 WJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ58 WJE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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