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OY57 XXE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,264 mi
Last recorded90,264 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 XXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 84,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,115 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 73,531 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,317 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,752 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,725 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,313 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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OY57 XXE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY57 XXE, 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 OY57 XXE registered?

OY57 XXE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is OY57 XXE safe to buy?

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