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YF57 RHU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,472 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 48,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,065 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 40,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,945 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 20,961 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,202 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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YF57 RHU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF57 RHU, 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 YF57 RHU registered?

YF57 RHU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is YF57 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 RHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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