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EN57 XOL

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,906 mi
Last recorded118,906 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 XOL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,906 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,848 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 109,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,547 miles

Front both tyres 3mm

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, outer casing corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,230 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm, inner edge worn and slight cracking to tread

offside rear tyre 4mm, slight cracking to treads and inner edge worn

Fail 15 Jan 2015 72,228 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm, inner edge worn and slight cracking to tread

offside rear tyre 4mm, slight cracking to treads and inner edge worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,396 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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EN57 XOL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN57 XOL, 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 EN57 XOL?

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What year was EN57 XOL registered?

EN57 XOL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is EN57 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 XOL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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