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FG08 FEO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FEO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,724 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,170 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged taped up (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,003 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,003 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,507 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,310 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking but not showing cord

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,620 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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FG08 FEO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG08 FEO, 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 FG08 FEO registered?

FG08 FEO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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