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EO08 FXX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,458 mi
Last recorded131,458 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 FXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,458 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All casings broken (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,302 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot badly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2023 119,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot badly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,079 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 69,230 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 69,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn flat on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Offside Front Tyre worn flat on inner tread

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,742 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 FXX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

EO08 FXX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is EO08 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 FXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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