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WX58 YWU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,043 mi
Last recorded136,043 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 YWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,448 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished.

Offside rear tyre inner edge perished and split but not through to the ply or cords.

Fail 9 Jan 2025 130,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished.

Offside rear tyre inner edge perished and split but not through to the ply or cords.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 124,144 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre & rear advise repair asap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,787 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 30 Nov 2019 117,138 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bulb blow light is on the dash

undertray has screw missing

Fail 30 Nov 2019 117,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bulb blow light is on the dash

undertray has screw missing

Pass 2 Dec 2018 111,095 miles

undertray screw missing

Fail 2 Dec 2018 111,095 miles

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

Nearside 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))

undertray screw missing

Pass 26 Nov 2017 104,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

middle section exhaust mounting missing

Fail 26 Nov 2017 104,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

middle section exhaust mounting missing

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,008 miles

Engine covers fitted

Unable to detect blip at emmisions

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 94,008 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Unable to detect blip at emmisions

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,999 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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WX58 YWU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX58 YWU, 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 WX58 YWU registered?

WX58 YWU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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