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FY08 SVW

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,650 mi
Last recorded94,650 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 94,650 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,243 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

tail box corroded slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 71,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 67,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,428 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 22,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 SVW is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVW, 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.

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What year was FY08 SVW registered?

FY08 SVW is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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