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YG58 JWK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,088 mi
Last recorded76,088 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 JWK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,485 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,419 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,098 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,274 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,338 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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YG58 JWK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG58 JWK, 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 YG58 JWK registered?

YG58 JWK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YG58 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 JWK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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