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FY08 AFE

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,842 mi
Last recorded108,842 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 108,842 miles

Central Front Front number plate has water damage but still visible

Central Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Stiff to turn but not likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 107,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,221 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Under body corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 104,187 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under body corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,015 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tail box corroded

under trays fitted full length of underside

Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tail box corroded

under trays fitted full length of underside

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,056 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,218 miles

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

exhaust box badly corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2016 69,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box badly corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2015 60,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,546 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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FY08 AFE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY08 AFE, 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 FY08 AFE registered?

FY08 AFE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 AFE safe to buy?

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