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FM57 UYD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,177 mi
Last recorded170,177 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 UYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 170,177 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 145,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 145,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 145,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 207,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 207,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,343 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,798 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,366 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2016 59,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,275 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,046 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 UYD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM57 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

FM57 UYD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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