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YF58 EPU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 EPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 114,849 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 8 Jul 2023 101,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 93,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,675 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,065 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 83,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 78,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,024 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,225 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,728 miles

rear brake pads are wearing low,regular check recommended

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,450 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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YF58 EPU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF58 EPU, 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 YF58 EPU registered?

YF58 EPU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is YF58 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 EPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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