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GJ08 SOH

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SOH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 102,967 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 102,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 101,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 100,424 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 100,420 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 96,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,471 miles

All tyres cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,927 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,044 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,367 miles

both front tyres wearing at outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing at outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,395 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,731 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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GJ08 SOH is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ08 SOH, 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 GJ08 SOH registered?

GJ08 SOH is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GJ08 SOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 SOH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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