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OE08 SXB

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,185 mi
Last recorded79,185 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 SXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,185 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,513 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 60,595 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,476 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,387 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)

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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OE08 SXB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE08 SXB, 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 OE08 SXB registered?

OE08 SXB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is OE08 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 SXB 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.

Does OE08 SXB have outstanding finance?

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