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SP08 YMV

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,486 mi
Last recorded78,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,486 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,485 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 66,475 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 58,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,485 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,548 miles

2 rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,521 miles

rear both tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,593 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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SP08 YMV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP08 YMV, 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

How do I check the history of SP08 YMV?

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What year was SP08 YMV registered?

SP08 YMV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SP08 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 YMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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