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AO08 JXB

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,204 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,128 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,128 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and starting too split (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 75% worn (3.5.1i)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,340 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,728 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)

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

wipers poor clearing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,495 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,890 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,993 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)

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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AO08 JXB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO08 JXB, 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 AO08 JXB registered?

AO08 JXB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AO08 JXB safe to buy?

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