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FB57 DKU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,858 mi
Last recorded143,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,730 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,966 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 64,664 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,594 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade is torn.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,405 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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FB57 DKU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FB57 DKU, 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 FB57 DKU registered?

FB57 DKU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is FB57 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB57 DKU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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