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OY58 XVZ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,265 mi
Last recorded69,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 XVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2016 69,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,240 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,978 miles

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

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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OY58 XVZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OY58 XVZ, 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 OY58 XVZ registered?

OY58 XVZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is OY58 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY58 XVZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY58 XVZ have outstanding finance?

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