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SC08 XYE

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XYE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 99,601 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 84,978 miles

Exhaust corroded and brackets broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease on outside of boot no tear visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,018 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,266 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls

central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Dec 2017 74,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls

central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,498 miles

front brake discs inner faces pitted & corroded

o/s/r brake disc outer face pitted & corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,008 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 XYE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

SC08 XYE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is SC08 XYE safe to buy?

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