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YT08 LBJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 LBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,888 miles

Exhaust rear tailpiece damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 123,888 miles

Exhaust rear tailpiece damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,914 miles

Timing belt?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,914 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Timing belt?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,443 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,163 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 LBJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBJ, 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 YT08 LBJ registered?

YT08 LBJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 LBJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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