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DG08 MTY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,560 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Offside Rear handbrake requires some attention

Pass 9 Jun 2022 120,871 miles

exhaust repaired

Fail 6 Jun 2022 120,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 116,447 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,258 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,522 miles

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

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 25 May 2013 44,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,808 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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DG08 MTY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG08 MTY, 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 DG08 MTY registered?

DG08 MTY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DG08 MTY safe to buy?

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