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YT58 NHU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,922 mi
Last recorded154,922 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,922 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 144,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs wearing and starting to pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2019 144,905 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs wearing and starting to pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 131,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 117,013 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 19 May 2017 117,013 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 20 May 2016 99,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,082 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 95,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,707 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,477 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,483 miles

front disks have slight wear & pitting

rear tyres have uneven wear

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 NHU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NHU, 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 YT58 NHU registered?

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

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