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YT58 KCY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,708 mi
Last recorded123,708 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 KCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 123,708 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 114,766 miles

1.vehicle emits slight blue smoke on tickover 2.crack in n/s front outer cv boot 3.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 114,766 miles

1.vehicle emits slight blue smoke on tickover 2.crack in n/s front outer cv boot 3.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 112,438 miles

1.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,131 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 102,131 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YT58 KCY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT58 KCY, 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 YT58 KCY registered?

YT58 KCY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YT58 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 KCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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