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FE08 FZF

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FZF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,074 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides on calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 85,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,888 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,632 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust backbox connection poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,789 miles

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,088 miles

rear back box shield corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 67,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear back box shield corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,484 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 62,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,753 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,077 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013
Fail 1 Nov 2013 32,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 25,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,216 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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FE08 FZF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FZF, 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 FE08 FZF registered?

FE08 FZF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 FZF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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