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S6 CGF

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,762 mi
Last recorded42,762 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 CGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 42,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 41,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,231 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 34,231 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 32,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 32,458 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,293 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,620 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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S6 CGF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S6 CGF, 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 S6 CGF registered?

S6 CGF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is S6 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 CGF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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