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FM57 UYA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,056 mi
Last recorded106,056 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 UYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 106,056 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,942 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,525 miles

rear centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 89,524 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,425 miles

centre stop not working

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,924 miles

centre stop not working

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre stop not working

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,966 miles

Both rear tyres perrished/cracking in tread

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,594 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,794 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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FM57 UYA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM57 UYA, 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.

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What year was FM57 UYA registered?

FM57 UYA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is FM57 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 UYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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