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SL08 SXP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,997 mi
Last recorded145,997 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SXP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 145,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 5 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 142,186 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,076 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Arms & Links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Arms & Links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 125,658 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,655 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 121,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 97,697 miles

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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 97,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

eml illuminated

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,620 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil level very low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 84,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil level very low

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,187 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,734 miles

2x front tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,734 miles

2x front tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs slight corrrosion

advise rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs slight corrrosion

advise rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,328 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 SXP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL08 SXP, 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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SL08 SXP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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