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YS57 TUO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 TUO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 99,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,051 miles

nearside front washer poor

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,460 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,279 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,533 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 45,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,103 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 36,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 TUO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS57 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

YS57 TUO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YS57 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 TUO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS57 TUO have outstanding finance?

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