MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust back box corroded
exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
under trays obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust back box corroded
exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
under trays obscuring some testable items
front tyres worn inner edges & close to limits
rear brake binding offside & nearside rear (3.7.B.1)
front tyres worn inner edges & close to limits
offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Chips in windscreen but just within limits at time of test.
Suspect hazzard switch worn in fixings.
Chips in windscreen but just within limits at time of test.
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Suspect hazzard switch worn in fixings.
offside front tyre bald on inner edge worn to wear bands (3mm)
various stone chips in windscreen within mot limits
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre bald on inner edge worn to wear bands (3mm)
various stone chips in windscreen within mot limits
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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EY08 UUS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EY08 UUS, 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 EY08 UUS registered?
EY08 UUS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2008.
Is EY08 UUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for EY08 UUS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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