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YG58 JXJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,076 mi
Last recorded195,076 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 JXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 195,076 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2024 183,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2024 183,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,572 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 167,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 150,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 150,861 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,386 miles

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

small blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,764 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 119,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 102,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight bind on both front brakes.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,811 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,841 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt clasp casing missing

Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seatbelt clasp casing missing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,750 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,523 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 40,520 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,311 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,192 miles

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

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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YG58 JXJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG58 JXJ, 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 YG58 JXJ registered?

YG58 JXJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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