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FL58 YGD

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YGD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2018 97,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split almost to excess (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper arm deteriated and fouling bodywork

engine oil getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2017 85,167 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working was on by end of test (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split almost to excess (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper arm deteriated and fouling bodywork

engine oil getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,708 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FL58 YGD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL58 YGD, 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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FL58 YGD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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