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PX08 WHZ

2008 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,411 mi
Last recorded124,411 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,411 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 124,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge but not measurable tread

Rear both 225/40/18

Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/18 (4.1.A.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge but not measurable tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit URGENT 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,856 miles

child seats fitted at time of test rear outer belts not tested

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,036 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 25,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,298 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 25,691 miles

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)

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 WHZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX08 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

PX08 WHZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PX08 WHZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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