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FL57 ELW

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,762 mi
Last recorded183,762 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 ELW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 183,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 180,463 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 180,463 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 177,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 174,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 165,823 miles

plastic shields covering prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jan 2016 165,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

plastic shields covering prescribed areas

Fail 16 Jan 2015 151,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 151,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 139,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/and n/s/rear tyre worn from inner shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,840 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2013 122,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,484 miles

slight oil leak underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,537 miles

oil leak intercooler area

Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak intercooler area

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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FL57 ELW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FL57 ELW, 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 FL57 ELW?

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What year was FL57 ELW registered?

FL57 ELW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is FL57 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 ELW shows 15 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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