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YE08 XMU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,663 mi
Last recorded171,663 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 171,663 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 171,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 160,262 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 160,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 141,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 141,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 134,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 123,938 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 123,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 101,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,575 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,575 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,194 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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YE08 XMU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE08 XMU, 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 YE08 XMU registered?

YE08 XMU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is YE08 XMU safe to buy?

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