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NY57 GHZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 GHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,026 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,850 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,330 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,863 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 34 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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NY57 GHZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NY57 GHZ, 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

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What year was NY57 GHZ registered?

NY57 GHZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is NY57 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY57 GHZ shows 16 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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