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SC08 XWY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,202 mi
Last recorded124,202 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XWY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,772 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,772 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,511 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 97,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,864 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,640 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,640 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,708 miles

child seat in rear

pin hole in n/s cv boot

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 80,796 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,184 miles

front bumper damaged

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 XWY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XWY, 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

How do I check the history of SC08 XWY?

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What year was SC08 XWY registered?

SC08 XWY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is SC08 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 XWY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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