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DS57 FFU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,726 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,726 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,595 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,654 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,654 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,524 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,524 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,264 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 40,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,064 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,086 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 16,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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DS57 FFU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DS57 FFU, 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

How do I check the history of DS57 FFU?

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What year was DS57 FFU registered?

DS57 FFU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is DS57 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 FFU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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