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WM08 RCO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,633 mi
Last recorded123,633 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 123,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,422 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 115,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 110,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 110,089 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,738 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,115 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,105 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,105 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,992 miles

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

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

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Oil level low

Fail 15 Aug 2015 69,992 miles

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

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

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,157 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2012 41,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,096 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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WM08 RCO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM08 RCO, 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 WM08 RCO registered?

WM08 RCO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is WM08 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 RCO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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