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YP57 DJY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 DJY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 151,827 miles

Front Both sides wings are corroded

General corrosion underneath of the vehicle overall

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 143,969 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under seal used underneath vehicle

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,500 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underseal used beneath rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2023 138,500 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Underseal used beneath rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,213 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 119,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 111,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,797 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs scored on inner faces

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,420 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,020 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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YP57 DJY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YP57 DJY, 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 YP57 DJY registered?

YP57 DJY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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