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RY57 OKX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 OKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 100,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 96,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,836 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,524 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 63,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,646 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK / PERISH 205-55-16

BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (FRONT & REAR)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,569 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low 205-55-16

Offside front tyre tread getting low 205-55-16

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,828 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,909 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,380 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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RY57 OKX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RY57 OKX, 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 RY57 OKX registered?

RY57 OKX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is RY57 OKX safe to buy?

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