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SH08 YAV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,746 mi
Last recorded64,746 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YAV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,984 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 50,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brakes starting to bind on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,885 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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SH08 YAV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH08 YAV, 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 SH08 YAV registered?

SH08 YAV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SH08 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 YAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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