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YF58 ETA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,137 mi
Last recorded103,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,009 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,057 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,054 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 72,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,292 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 ETA 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 93.8%.

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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

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

Is YF58 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 ETA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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