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CE58 MYS

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,085 mi
Last recorded176,085 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 MYS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 176,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 176,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 164,026 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 164,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 160,910 miles

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 145,082 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded, no leakage of gasses.

Fail 11 May 2018 144,990 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded & broken. (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting bracket not present, broken off due to corrosion. (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face seriously deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded, no leakage of gasses.

Pass 16 May 2017 132,718 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.66mm wearing edges heavy (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.04mm wearing edges heavy (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 132,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.66mm wearing edges heavy (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.04mm wearing edges heavy (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 123,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,794 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 103,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,953 miles

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

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

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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CE58 MYS is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE58 MYS, 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 CE58 MYS registered?

CE58 MYS is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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