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FY08 HLC

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HLC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 109,588 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 109,588 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,374 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,871 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,736 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 41,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,052 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FY08 HLC is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HLC, 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

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What year was FY08 HLC registered?

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

Is FY08 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 HLC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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