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SP08 YMW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YMW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,130 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 106,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,573 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,261 miles

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

rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 5 Nov 2021 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 24 Oct 2020 90,805 miles

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,495 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,599 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,599 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,618 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,183 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,183 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,812 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 19 Mar 2015 56,330 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,126 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,992 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 YMW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMW, 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 SP08 YMW registered?

SP08 YMW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SP08 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 YMW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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