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EO08 FXW

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,392 mi
Last recorded124,392 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 FXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

center brake light covered by bike rack

Fail 29 Nov 2023 124,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

center brake light covered by bike rack

Pass 19 Dec 2022 114,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,627 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,275 miles

Front os & ns tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 72,275 miles

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

Front os & ns tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,845 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,789 miles

Engine oil low prior to testing

Engine under tray fitted

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,157 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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EO08 FXW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO08 FXW, 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 EO08 FXW registered?

EO08 FXW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EO08 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 FXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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