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EY08 UUS

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,678 mi
Last recorded181,678 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UUS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 181,678 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,245 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 169,245 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,423 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 135,708 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 135,652 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2017 120,601 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 May 2017 120,601 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 104,352 miles

front tyres worn inner edges & close to limits

Fail 10 May 2016 104,051 miles

rear brake binding offside & nearside rear (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn inner edges & close to limits

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,823 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 77,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,104 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,671 miles

Chips in windscreen but just within limits at time of test.

Suspect hazzard switch worn in fixings.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,671 miles

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.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,787 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge worn to wear bands (3mm)

various stone chips in windscreen within mot limits

Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,787 miles

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?

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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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.

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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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