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YD08 MMV

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,737 mi
Last recorded149,737 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 149,737 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 149,724 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 130,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2021 130,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,123 miles

oil just above minimum.

rear tyres wearing inner edge.

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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YD08 MMV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD08 MMV, 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 YD08 MMV registered?

YD08 MMV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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