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YD58 RPZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,720 mi
Last recorded127,720 miles
Recorded on16 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 RPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2021 127,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2021 127,714 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 126,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,793 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 92,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,692 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 108,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 100,449 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn on edges/been run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,547 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 88,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,857 miles

front brakes low

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,310 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 66,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Small cracks in righthand rear tyre, not serious at the moment.Recomend regular checks.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,553 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,318 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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YD58 RPZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YD58 RPZ, 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 YD58 RPZ registered?

YD58 RPZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is YD58 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 RPZ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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