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FE08 ALU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ALU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,585 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 96,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,114 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads look low on inside

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges near wear indicators

Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,373 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads look low on inside

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges near wear indicators

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,269 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

N/S/R tyre low 1.6mm O/S/R tyre low 2.0mm

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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FE08 ALU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE08 ALU, 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

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What year was FE08 ALU registered?

FE08 ALU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FE08 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 ALU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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