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DY58 EZP

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,308 mi
Last recorded159,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 EZP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 159,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 159,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 138,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2024 115,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,937 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 67,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2015 57,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,910 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 40,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,736 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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DY58 EZP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DY58 EZP, 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 DY58 EZP registered?

DY58 EZP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DY58 EZP safe to buy?

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