MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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 ()
Engine cover fitted
Under trays fitted
Engine cover fitted
Under tray fitted
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
How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?
Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.
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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.
Is DY08 YXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY08 YXB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DY08 YXB have outstanding finance?
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