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SC08 RNA

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,342 mi
Last recorded103,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 RNA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 103,342 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 96,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,925 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 87,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 72,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,770 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,811 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 46,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 43,822 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 33,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,914 miles

worn o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,766 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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SC08 RNA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SC08 RNA, 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 SC08 RNA registered?

SC08 RNA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SC08 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 RNA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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