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PK08 XMJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 XMJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 106,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 100,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,484 miles

Engine light on

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,484 miles

Engine light on

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,531 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r, not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Front disks in poor condition

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear disks in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,238 miles

small chips in screen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on and coil light flashing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on and coil light flashing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear on front brake discs

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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PK08 XMJ 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 PK08 XMJ, 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

How do I check the history of PK08 XMJ?

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What year was PK08 XMJ registered?

PK08 XMJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is PK08 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 XMJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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