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FE08 FZR

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,316 mi
Last recorded113,316 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,316 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,899 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,802 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 96,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2014 88,422 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,819 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,529 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FZR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR?

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

What year was FE08 FZR registered?

FE08 FZR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FE08 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 FZR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE08 FZR have outstanding finance?

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