CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE08 APF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 APF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,574 miles

driver's door lock , appears faulty

stop lamp, upper , appears disconnected

Fail 14 Oct 2020 100,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt protective boot perished & split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened contact faces, rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

driver's door lock , appears faulty

stop lamp, upper , appears disconnected

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,518 miles

Door locks, front, faulty.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 96,518 miles

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

Door locks, front, faulty.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp , upper, not connected.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,232 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,232 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,008 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,329 miles

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

cover and undertrays sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

engine management light illuminated

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Oct 2016 74,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box leaking (7.1.2)

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

cover and undertrays sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

engine management light illuminated

high level brake light not working

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder 205/55R16

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 3mm and are wearing on inner edges 205/55R16 91V

both rear tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

centre stop light in-op

oil around engine

oil level on minimum mark (put 1.5l of oil in for mot)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,876 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 3mm and are wearing on inner edges 205/55R16 91V

both rear tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

centre stop light in-op

oil around engine

oil level on minimum mark (put 1.5l of oil in for mot)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent level low

horn requires attention soon

oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent level low

horn requires attention soon

oil level low

Pass 7 May 2013 47,243 miles

hornsound low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,652 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE08 APF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FE08 APF, 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 FE08 APF?

You can check the full history of FE08 APF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE08 APF registered?

FE08 APF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FE08 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 APF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE08 APF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE08 APF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.