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YR08 WML

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,873 mi
Last recorded114,873 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,873 miles

exhaust back box insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,319 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,622 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 103,622 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,679 miles

NSF Seat Belt Clasp Casing Missing But Operating Normally

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

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

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

Service Light On

Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,758 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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YR08 WML is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR08 WML, 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 YR08 WML registered?

YR08 WML is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YR08 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 WML shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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