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WJ08 UXX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,659 mi
Last recorded107,659 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,659 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 107,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,861 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,874 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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WJ08 UXX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

WJ08 UXX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is WJ08 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 UXX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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