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FE58 WMK

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,017 mi
Last recorded99,017 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 WMK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,017 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,679 miles

Exhaust backbox outer casing in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 96,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,523 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 92,523 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coolant leak or oil ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 90,863 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,481 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,461 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 73,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,950 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on innner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,955 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,496 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WMK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE58 WMK, 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

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What year was FE58 WMK registered?

FE58 WMK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FE58 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 WMK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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