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FP58 UKD

2008 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,041 mi
Last recorded145,041 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 UKD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 145,041 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 140,220 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken (0.1 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box outer layer corroded ,box has temp repair

Fail 9 Apr 2025 140,220 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken (0.1 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box outer layer corroded ,box has temp repair

Pass 11 Mar 2024 137,075 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 137,075 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hook (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,107 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer metal case rusty/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 125,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screen wash (added 3.5 x ltrs ) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer metal case rusty/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,149 miles

rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Feb 2020 118,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,946 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,152 miles

nearside rear shock weeping

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,828 miles

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

ENGINE AND UNDERCOVERS FITTED.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,375 miles

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

child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,321 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 UKD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

FP58 UKD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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