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EO58 FXS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,567 mi
Last recorded137,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 FXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,567 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 137,564 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 137,550 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,829 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 133,829 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 132,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged offside front and offside rear valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 128,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,390 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)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 122,390 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 116,587 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,008 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 101,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 85,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,742 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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EO58 FXS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EO58 FXS, 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 EO58 FXS registered?

EO58 FXS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is EO58 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO58 FXS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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