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FP58 HGO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,974 mi
Last recorded128,974 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 HGO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 128,974 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 96,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,947 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)

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,914 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,472 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,963 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,456 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 40,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,769 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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FP58 HGO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP58 HGO, 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 FP58 HGO?

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What year was FP58 HGO registered?

FP58 HGO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is FP58 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 HGO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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