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SH08 YCA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 81,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 81,588 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 79,543 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,765 miles

Nearside Front link bar

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,556 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

coolant below minimum

rear heatsheild loose

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 37,460 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,540 miles

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

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

all tyres heavily perished in tread grooves and sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,369 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 YCA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YCA, 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 SH08 YCA registered?

SH08 YCA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SH08 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 YCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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