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MK08 XPJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XPJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 83,934 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,109 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear punctured

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light smashed

wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2012 33,471 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2011 22,420 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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MK08 XPJ 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 100%.

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 MK08 XPJ, 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 MK08 XPJ registered?

MK08 XPJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is MK08 XPJ safe to buy?

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