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DK08 YDS

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,423 mi
Last recorded98,423 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YDS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,423 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 98,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 91,265 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,025 miles

Central exhaust support bracket corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 81,006 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust support bracket corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,024 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface rust

uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 brake discs have surface rust

uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,754 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S and N/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S 50% wear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S 50% wear (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,524 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls

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

O/S front tyre has split in outer sidewall close to wheel rim

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres low pressure

Both rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls

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

O/S front tyre has split in outer sidewall close to wheel rim

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,455 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 48,455 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,699 miles

o/s/f tyre feathering on the inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,831 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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DK08 YDS is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK08 YDS, 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 DK08 YDS registered?

DK08 YDS is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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