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SY58 UNG

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 UNG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 123,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 119,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,928 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,758 miles

Rear Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Rear child seats on rear seat unable to check belts

Fail 30 Sep 2015 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly split on side walls (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly split on side walls (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Rear child seats on rear seat unable to check belts

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,482 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,746 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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SY58 UNG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY58 UNG, 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 SY58 UNG registered?

SY58 UNG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SY58 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 UNG shows 12 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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