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DY08 YXB

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,316 mi
Last recorded210,316 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2018 210,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 194,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 181,470 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 168,869 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 140,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 120,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,365 miles

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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DY08 YXB is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY08 YXB, 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 DY08 YXB registered?

DY08 YXB is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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