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BV08 YLX

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,049 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,387 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,725 miles

serface corrosion on inside of n/s/front brake disc

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,489 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 YLX is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

BV08 YLX is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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