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YF58 EUY

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,788 mi
Last recorded160,788 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 EUY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 160,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 154,217 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 154,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 134,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 119,507 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,340 miles

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

heat shield fouling exhaust at rear

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,763 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,533 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 34,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EUY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF58 EUY, 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 YF58 EUY registered?

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

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