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FL08 CEY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CEY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,624 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

rear suspension suffice corrosion

suspension rubbers and dust caps cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 42,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 29,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,852 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,552 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,517 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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FL08 CEY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL08 CEY, 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

How do I check the history of FL08 CEY?

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What year was FL08 CEY registered?

FL08 CEY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is FL08 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 CEY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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