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EU58 FFY

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,691 mi
Last recorded97,691 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 FFY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,691 miles

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

Front headlight fadded but still have a pattern

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still sercure (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,132 miles

Front headlight fadded but still got a pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,477 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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EU58 FFY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU58 FFY, 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 EU58 FFY?

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What year was EU58 FFY registered?

EU58 FFY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is EU58 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU58 FFY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU58 FFY have outstanding finance?

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