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WG08 YZN

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,690 mi
Last recorded179,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YZN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 179,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front inner wheel arch top mount areas corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 179,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front inner wheel arch top mount areas corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 166,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened under wheel arch corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened under wheel arch corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 164,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

car muddy under side

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2021 164,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link and top cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

car muddy under side

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 156,452 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 156,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 148,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 139,725 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 139,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,357 miles

Centre Rear exhaust sections have surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,143 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,221 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,312 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,312 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,089 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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WG08 YZN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WG08 YZN, 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 WG08 YZN registered?

WG08 YZN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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