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YC08 ZDO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,422 mi
Last recorded49,422 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 ZDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 35,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,006 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,034 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,643 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 8,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 6,301 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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YC08 ZDO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC08 ZDO, 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 YC08 ZDO registered?

YC08 ZDO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YC08 ZDO safe to buy?

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