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FT08 NLJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,937 mi
Last recorded160,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 NLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2022 160,937 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 132,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,688 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,424 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper smeary but still clearing the screen

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,168 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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FT08 NLJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT08 NLJ, 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 FT08 NLJ registered?

FT08 NLJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FT08 NLJ safe to buy?

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