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PX08 UNV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,674 miles

Coil spring corroded both of rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of front (5.2.3 (e))

under tray limitations

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,352 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,007 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 45,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,968 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 28,967 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,330 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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PX08 UNV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX08 UNV, 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 PX08 UNV registered?

PX08 UNV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is PX08 UNV safe to buy?

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