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PJ08 UWM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,602 mi
Last recorded117,602 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 UWM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,602 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,873 miles

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,847 miles

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

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 111,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2022 107,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,197 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 102,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 99,502 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2018 99,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2017 97,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 93,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 87,417 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 87,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,267 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,774 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,347 miles

front brake discs worn

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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PJ08 UWM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ08 UWM, 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 PJ08 UWM registered?

PJ08 UWM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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