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HD57 AYS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 AYS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 133,287 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 133,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 131,223 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,977 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,872 miles

interior mirror slightly insecure

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,872 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

interior mirror slightly insecure

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 72,636 miles

front wipers slightly poor

Fail 19 Dec 2014 72,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

front wipers slightly poor

nearside front top strut mounting partly siezed

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,385 miles

handbrake operation stiff

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

noise on steering,top strut mount partly siezed

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear of the vehicle has minor damage

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,805 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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HD57 AYS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HD57 AYS, 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 HD57 AYS registered?

HD57 AYS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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