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YA57 WNE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,630 mi
Last recorded137,630 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 WNE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,932 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 122,932 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 114,151 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 114,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,880 miles

front outer cv boots in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front outer cv boots in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,324 miles

engine noise

front inner pads low

rear tyres low tread

Fail 13 Nov 2015 95,324 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine noise

front inner pads low

rear tyres low tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,829 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,396 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,013 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,411 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 WNE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YA57 WNE, 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 YA57 WNE registered?

YA57 WNE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is YA57 WNE safe to buy?

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