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FG08 FEX

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,792 mi
Last recorded135,792 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FEX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,792 miles

Central Rear seat-belt buckle cover damaged

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

Nearside Front seat-belt buckle cover damaged

Nearside Rear seat-belt buckle cover damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,792 miles

Central Rear seat-belt buckle cover damaged

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

Nearside Front seat-belt buckle cover damaged

Nearside Rear seat-belt buckle cover damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 107,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt cover missing

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

Nearside Rear door temprimenatal (some times doesnt open)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 69,759 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 69,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 59,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,279 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,940 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,668 miles

Rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,279 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 14,279 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FEX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG08 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

FG08 FEX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FG08 FEX safe to buy?

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