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DU58 HCY

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,954 mi
Last recorded73,954 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 HCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,421 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge - still legal - tread not as deep as centre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge - still legal - tread not as deep as centre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,902 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 52,417 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 43,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2013 37,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,926 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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DU58 HCY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU58 HCY, 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 DU58 HCY registered?

DU58 HCY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DU58 HCY safe to buy?

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