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FP58 OSR

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,574 mi
Last recorded161,574 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 OSR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 161,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake performance requirements only just met

Pass 8 Jun 2021 145,466 miles

No reverse light,

Fail 2 Jun 2021 145,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No reverse light,

Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,891 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 125,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,106 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 114,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

underside covers fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Fail 19 Dec 2016 107,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside covers fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,517 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,164 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 78,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,796 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 OSR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSR, 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 FP58 OSR registered?

FP58 OSR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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