MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
x2 front tyres tread low and inners worn
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
x2 front tyres tread low and inners worn
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust back box outer casing starting to deteriorate.
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres getting low
condition of front pads inner face
exhaust centre hanger weak from corrosion
front brake pads look low
o/s/r tyre low
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres getting low
condition of front pads inner face
front brake pads look low
o/s/r tyre low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?
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AA08 FXV is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 FXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AA08 FXV registered?
AA08 FXV is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 July 2008.
Is AA08 FXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AA08 FXV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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