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AM08 YDO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,303 mi
Last recorded109,303 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,303 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 109,303 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,564 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,759 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,201 miles

o/s/f tyre age cracks

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre age cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,165 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2016 75,165 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,413 miles

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

Rear Brake Disc's Pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 70,413 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake Disc's Pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

very low on engine oil

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE RAR TYRE CRACKING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,283 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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AM08 YDO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 YDO, 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 AM08 YDO registered?

AM08 YDO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YDO safe to buy?

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