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SC08 XVO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

212,049 mi
Last recorded212,049 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XVO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 212,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 201,291 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 200,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 187,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 169,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 158,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,061 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 113,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,010 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edge .

both rear tyres heavily cracked .

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

offside rear brake binding slightly .

rear brake pads look low .

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,885 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,017 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 XVO 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 92.9%.

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 XVO, 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 SC08 XVO registered?

SC08 XVO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SC08 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 XVO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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