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YS57 FHJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,326 mi
Last recorded54,326 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 FHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to split

Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,515 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 39,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,235 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,622 miles

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)

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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YS57 FHJ 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 YS57 FHJ, 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 YS57 FHJ registered?

YS57 FHJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is YS57 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 FHJ 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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