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PX08 XOL

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,343 mi
Last recorded132,343 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 132,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 115,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 96,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,628 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 87,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Edge worn

Offside Front Inner Edge worn

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 80,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Edge worn

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

Offside Front Inner Edge worn

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,686 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,949 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,000 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XOL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

PX08 XOL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is PX08 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 XOL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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