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FE58 PYA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,645 mi
Last recorded124,645 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 PYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 124,645 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 124,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 116,694 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 116,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,918 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 104,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,732 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,601 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,242 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT/VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT/VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,968 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 75,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit os and ns (4.1.E.1)

nail in nsr tyre tread.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 42,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,488 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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FE58 PYA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FE58 PYA, 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 FE58 PYA registered?

FE58 PYA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is FE58 PYA safe to buy?

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