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NY08 HVN

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 HVN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,046 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 98,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,925 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,117 miles

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,763 miles

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle (front to rear)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,928 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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NY08 HVN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NY08 HVN, 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 NY08 HVN?

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What year was NY08 HVN registered?

NY08 HVN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is NY08 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 HVN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NY08 HVN have outstanding finance?

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