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PX08 WJJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,832 mi
Last recorded107,832 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2020 107,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,572 miles

front fog lights inop

light bulb warning indicator on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,572 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleave (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low holder in head light loose ................. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side lever fully pulled on ................ (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front fog lights inop

light bulb warning indicator on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,109 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,232 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damage

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,972 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,972 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads look low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,701 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,604 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,604 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,120 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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PX08 WJJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJJ, 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 PX08 WJJ registered?

PX08 WJJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is PX08 WJJ safe to buy?

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