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BV08 YMS

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YMS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 130,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 124,561 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,982 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded, exhaust clamp broken at front

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,507 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 108,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting detached (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,450 miles

wear in wish bone bush's

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,915 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 92,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,616 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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BV08 YMS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMS, 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 BV08 YMS registered?

BV08 YMS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BV08 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 YMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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