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YS08 FBD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,096 mi
Last recorded121,096 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FBD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,479 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2021 106,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,023 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 100,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 84,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,959 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres balding on edges

Pass 29 May 2015 62,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,382 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,767 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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YS08 FBD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YS08 FBD, 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 YS08 FBD registered?

YS08 FBD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YS08 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 FBD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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