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FL08 EHX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,882 mi
Last recorded108,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 108,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,001 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 10,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,344 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 EHX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 EHX, 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 FL08 EHX registered?

FL08 EHX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is FL08 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 EHX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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