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SC08 XXU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,707 mi
Last recorded142,707 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 142,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 134,300 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 134,251 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

centre exhaust hanger is corroded and detatched

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer starting to corrode at pipe joint but not leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,573 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)

rear seatbelts could not be completly checked due to childs seats fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,032 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 XXU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXU, 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 XXU?

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What year was SC08 XXU registered?

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

Is SC08 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 XXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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