MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus brake dragging (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre cracking between the treads
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Braking system leaking master cylinder area (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus brake dragging (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre cracking between the treads
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
engine oil level low
offside front seat belt stalk cover not fitted
slight play at both front wishbone rear bushes
engine oil level low
offside front seat belt stalk cover not fitted
slight play at both front wishbone rear bushes
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SJ08 XXF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SJ08 XXF, 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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SJ08 XXF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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