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EY08 UVP

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,068 mi
Last recorded139,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 139,068 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front tyre wearing inner wall,205/55r16

Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,444 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,034 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 68,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 UVP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY08 UVP, 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

How do I check the history of EY08 UVP?

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What year was EY08 UVP registered?

EY08 UVP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EY08 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 UVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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