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WK57 HCY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,731 mi
Last recorded119,731 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 HCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,731 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,835 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,418 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 98,418 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,608 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has had a puncture repair

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,548 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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WK57 HCY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WK57 HCY, 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 WK57 HCY registered?

WK57 HCY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is WK57 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK57 HCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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