MOT Status
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136,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
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.
Exhaust mounting defective centre & rear advise repair asap (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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
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
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
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
undertray screw missing
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted
Unable to detect blip at emmisions
Undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Unable to detect blip at emmisions
Undertrays fitted
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
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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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