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SL08 TWG

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,033 mi
Last recorded51,033 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,033 miles

advise both front tyres nearing legal limits

advise o/s/f seatbelt frayed

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,978 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 TWG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL08 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

SL08 TWG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SL08 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 TWG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL08 TWG have outstanding finance?

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