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FP58 JFE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 140,349 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 140,329 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 132,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 125,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,058 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 90,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,544 miles

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

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 JFE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FP58 JFE, 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 FP58 JFE registered?

FP58 JFE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is FP58 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 JFE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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