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VX08 HRP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

206,821 mi
Last recorded206,821 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 HRP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 206,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 200,133 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 200,130 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 187,042 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 187,042 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 177,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 177,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 160,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

gear selector faulty

Fail 17 Sep 2022 160,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

gear selector faulty

Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,163 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 126,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,581 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 120,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,798 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,896 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 86,890 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 78,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing through suggest replacement asap

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,850 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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VX08 HRP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VX08 HRP, 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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What year was VX08 HRP registered?

VX08 HRP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is VX08 HRP safe to buy?

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