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FE08 FZX

2008 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,466 mi
Last recorded147,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 147,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 134,632 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 134,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear brake discs

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2024 127,181 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 127,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,521 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,976 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer is corroded

front and rear discs are worn

front pads look low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,181 miles

front discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,491 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 FZX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FE08 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

FE08 FZX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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