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YR08 XGO

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,395 mi
Last recorded112,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XGO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,421 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,660 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,185 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,185 miles

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 too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,733 miles

Central Rear seat belt plastic damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear seat belt plastic damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,115 miles

Back box outer skin is corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear and centre seat belt buckle casings are missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,115 miles

Back box outer skin is corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear and centre seat belt buckle casings are missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,849 miles

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)

lip on rear brake discs

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,726 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

lip on rear brake discs

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,969 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,452 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt clasp cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,609 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)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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YR08 XGO is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR08 XGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 XGO registered?

YR08 XGO is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YR08 XGO safe to buy?

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