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PX08 XOP

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,334 mi
Last recorded102,334 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XOP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small damage (0.1 (b))

both front outer cv boots poor small cracks near inner clip

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge /tread 5mm

near side front lower arm ball joint boot poor still prevent ingress of dirt

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 95,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre, Outer Shoulder Bald. 205/55V16.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Bald.

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Fail 30 Mar 2018 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre, Outer Shoulder Bald. 205/55V16.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Bald.

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,530 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,577 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,577 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,105 miles

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

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)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,105 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,070 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,983 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 XOP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black 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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

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

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