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SL08 SXJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,870 mi
Last recorded119,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,870 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 119,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,286 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 86,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,449 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 65,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front tyres starting to crack and spilt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,067 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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SL08 SXJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SL08 SXJ, 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 SL08 SXJ registered?

SL08 SXJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SL08 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 SXJ shows 9 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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