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WJ08 AJO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,137 mi
Last recorded63,137 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 AJO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,137 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,459 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,887 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,887 miles

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

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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WJ08 AJO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 AJO, 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 WJ08 AJO registered?

WJ08 AJO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 AJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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