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YT08 KAX

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KAX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

When setting off/operating clutch; vehicle has vibration evident, possible flywheel issue advised to get this checked could be potentially dangerous as this progresses to get worse.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,492 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,202 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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YT08 KAX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YT08 KAX, 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 YT08 KAX registered?

YT08 KAX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YT08 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 KAX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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