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WX08 YDF

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,321 mi
Last recorded144,321 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 YDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 144,321 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Exhaust fumes are high / engine smoking

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 144,320 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlights no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust system

Exhaust fumes are high / engine smoking

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Reversing light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,586 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Exhaust fumes are very high / engine smoking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 137,586 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both [no pattern] (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust system

Exhaust fumes are very high / engine smoking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 132,176 miles

Both head lights deteriorated [poor pattern]

Corrosion to exhaust system

EXHAUST FUMES ARE HIGH

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,244 miles

Both head lights deteriorated [poor pattern]

Corrosion to exhaust system

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes are high [engine smoking]

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,603 miles

Drivers seat height adjuster faulty

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 125,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat height adjuster faulty

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 123,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,622 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 117,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,560 miles

Exhaust fumes are HIGH

Front Brake disc's are worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 80,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,290 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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WX08 YDF is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 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 Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 YDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX08 YDF registered?

WX08 YDF is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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