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FG08 FFB

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 33,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,284 miles

All four tyres cracking on sidewall/surfaces

Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,562 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 7,562 miles

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)

Service brake: service 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 FFB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FFB, 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 FG08 FFB registered?

FG08 FFB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FG08 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 FFB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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