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BV08 YMO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,957 mi
Last recorded126,957 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 126,957 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,978 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,222 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,934 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 90,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,611 miles

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

centre rear seat belt locking mech casing missing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 57,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,565 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,863 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

nearside rear tyre splitting on inside sidewall

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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BV08 YMO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV08 YMO, 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 BV08 YMO registered?

BV08 YMO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is BV08 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 YMO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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