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FG08 YPV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YPV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear brake pads are not worn low however they are in quite poor condition, monitor

Pass 8 May 2019 116,535 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 112,831 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 112,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 108,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 104,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 99,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 93,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 88,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 78,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2011 62,863 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 YPV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

FG08 YPV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FG08 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 YPV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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