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KY08 CYH

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,444 mi
Last recorded155,444 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 CYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 155,444 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 134,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,587 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 120,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,627 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 111,627 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,397 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,650 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,459 miles

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

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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KY08 CYH is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KY08 CYH, 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 KY08 CYH registered?

KY08 CYH is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is KY08 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 CYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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