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CA57 XYW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,574 mi
Last recorded122,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 98,222 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 30 Jan 2016 75,870 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 19,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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CA57 XYW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA57 XYW, 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 CA57 XYW registered?

CA57 XYW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is CA57 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 XYW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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