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SC08 XYD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,232 mi
Last recorded144,232 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 144,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,322 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 18 Feb 2022 113,984 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 113,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 99,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 99,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2020 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 75,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,052 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 70,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,560 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,472 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded / snapped

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust hanger corroded / snapped

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,247 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 XYD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

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

Is SC08 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 XYD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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