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FV57 CDX

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 CDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,827 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 110,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 108,243 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 108,238 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks ref Fog Lamp (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 105,513 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 105,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,311 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,361 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,361 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc red from heat

Fail 28 Jan 2016 70,155 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc red from heat

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 26,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FV57 CDX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FV57 CDX, 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 FV57 CDX registered?

FV57 CDX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is FV57 CDX safe to buy?

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