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FG08 NFD

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,655 mi
Last recorded115,655 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,655 miles

Rear view mirror insecure.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,592 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in plastic and showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in plastic and showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Nov 2019 103,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in plastic and showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE RECTIFIED BEFORE FAILURE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,556 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to the legal limit

osr tyre inside out of shape

Fail 6 Oct 2016 80,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to the legal limit

osr tyre inside out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,926 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 NFD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD registered?

FG08 NFD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is FG08 NFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 NFD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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