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BV08 YLT

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,624 mi
Last recorded130,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YLT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,167 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,234 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,540 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,441 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,063 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 105,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,522 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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BV08 YLT is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 YLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV08 YLT registered?

BV08 YLT is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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