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DK08 YEB

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YEB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 104,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,643 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 101,323 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Burst (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Burst (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 78,630 miles

Emissions not tested Hole In Exhaust Centre Box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole In Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 66,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 52,246 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 43,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,441 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 24,846 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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DK08 YEB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK08 YEB, 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 DK08 YEB registered?

DK08 YEB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is DK08 YEB safe to buy?

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