MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear washer not working
nsf and nsr tyres cracked on side wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers smearing slightly
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
wipers smearing slightly
How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?
Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 AYJ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FY08 AYJ?
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What year was FY08 AYJ registered?
FY08 AYJ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 5 March 2008.
Is FY08 AYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY08 AYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FY08 AYJ have outstanding finance?
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