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FM08 DLX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,067 mi
Last recorded185,067 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 185,067 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 185,050 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 167,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 146,193 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft cv boot deteriated

Pass 20 Oct 2018 122,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,311 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,447 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 106,447 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,658 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,418 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,520 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)

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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FM08 DLX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM08 DLX, 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 FM08 DLX registered?

FM08 DLX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is FM08 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 DLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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