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YA57 NWH

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 NWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 169,600 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing, but can function as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed off both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbed off inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking perishing and scrubbed off inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2021 169,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing, but can function as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed off both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbed off inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking perishing and scrubbed off inner edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 157,542 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 157,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 147,859 miles

Front exhaust plastic securing lower bracket cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 147,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust plastic securing lower bracket cracked

Nearside Rear number plate lamp poor intensity

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 134,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,137 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,626 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,362 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 104,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,391 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,487 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insecure.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 80,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insecure.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,599 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,723 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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YA57 NWH is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA57 NWH, 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 YA57 NWH registered?

YA57 NWH is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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