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SD08 TXC

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 TXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,629 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,617 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak/ insufficient gas? (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking filer body (7.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished /cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,282 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,765 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 46,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,799 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 37,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,150 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,933 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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SD08 TXC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD08 TXC, 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 SD08 TXC registered?

SD08 TXC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 TXC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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