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YB08 CTX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,977 mi
Last recorded89,977 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,977 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Fail 23 Dec 2022 88,991 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,379 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 57,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,200 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 50,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 48,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT BOX (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REARS (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,243 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 29,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 23,918 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 8 Jun 2011 18,269 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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YB08 CTX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB08 CTX, 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 YB08 CTX registered?

YB08 CTX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is YB08 CTX safe to buy?

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