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WJ08 NYW

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,889 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seat fitted in rear passenger side

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,880 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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WJ08 NYW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ08 NYW, 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 WJ08 NYW registered?

WJ08 NYW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 NYW safe to buy?

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