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SC08 WRF

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,035 mi
Last recorded121,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 WRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,035 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,136 miles

Rear silencer corroded, Rear suspension and components corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded, Rear suspension and components corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,317 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 116,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components rusty,wider body rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 114,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,353 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,836 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,312 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind on o/s/f wheel. slight bind in n/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,047 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer heat shield partly adrift

Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 75,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,559 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 WRF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

SC08 WRF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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